UCLA, Illinois and Lauren Betts

Lauren Betts makes ‘cool’ admission after UCLA’s close win vs. Iowa
No. 3 UCLA women’s basketball survived a late push from Iowa to secure a 67-65 comeback victory on Sunday, and Bruins star center Lauren Betts reflected on the experience of playing in a high-stakes environment.
Lauren Betts breaks a school record in No. 3 UCLA's win over No. 25 Illinois
Lauren Betts returns from a foot injury and finishes with 22 points and six blocks as No. 3 UCLA defeats shorthanded No. 25 Illinois 70-55.
No. 3 UCLA women pull away from No. 25 Illinois in Lauren Betts’ return
Betts, who sat out Sunday’s game because of a right foot injury, scores 22 points and sets the program’s single-season blocked shots record in a 70-55 win.
Former high school teammates Addison O’Grady, Lauren Betts reunite when Hawkeyes host No. 3 UCLA
When Iowa hosts No. 3 UCLA on Sunday, it will be a reunion for former teammates Addison O’Grady and Lauren Betts. For three years at Grandview High School in Aurora, Colo., they formed a front line that stood 6-foot-7 and 6-4.
Lauren Betts returns to lead UCLA women’s basketball to 70-55 win against Illinois
This post was updated Feb. 20 at 9:39 p.m. After her team lost its first game of the season, coach Cori Close said that she knew they would respond.
Lauren Betts stands alone, sets single-season UCLA blocked shot record
UCLA center Lauren Betts became the first player in program history to record 67 blocks in a single season, with plenty of time to add more.
No. 3 UCLA Stays Hot with Statement Win Over No. 25 Illinois
No. 3 UCLA dominated in the paint and pulled away late to defeat No. 25 Illinois, securing its eighth ranked win of the season while staying in the hunt for the Big Ten title.
Texas is No. 1 in women’s AP Top 25 for the first time in 21 years; NC State climbs into top 10
Texas moved up to No. 1 in The Associated Press women's basketball poll for the first time in 21 years after Notre Dame lost ...
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UCLA's Lauren Betts, Cori Close react to last-second victory at Iowa
Betts, Close and Gabriela Jacquez take questions about Carver-Hawkeye Arena and UCLA's comeback 67-65 win over the Hawkeyes.
Betts, Rice Set the Standard After Bruins' Victory
The No. 3 UCLA women’s basketball team (25-1, 13-1 Big Ten) continued its dominant season Thursday night with a 70-55 victory ...
UCLA star Lauren Betts relies on this 6-foot-6 scout team player to reach new heights
LOS ANGELES — It’s an early-season practice at UCLA, and the ball is — as it often is — in Lauren Betts’ hands. The junior ...
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Iowa women's basketball: 3 things to watch as Hawkeyes host Lauren Betts and No. 3 UCLA
Iowa women's basketball has just three regular-season games remaining. Sunday is a daunting one. Here are three things to ...
UCLA Bruins Insider Podcast: A Thrilling Comeback in Iowa
In the latest episode of the UCLA Bruins Insider Podcast, Madeleine Considine breaks down UCLA’s thrilling 67-65 comeback win ...
Aarnisalo’s late free throws give No. 3 UCLA a 67-65 win over Iowa
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Elina Aarnisalo made two free throws with 3.8 seconds remaining to give No. 3 UCLA a 67-65 comeback win over Iowa on Sunday. Lauren Betts had 22 points and 12 rebounds for the ...