Betts returns for top-ranked UCLA as Bruins rout Nebraska 91-54 in Big Ten home opener
Nebraska center Alexis Markowski, right, looks to shoot against UCLA forward Angela Dugalic (32) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Ryan Sun]
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lauren Betts scored 21 points in her return, Kiki Rice added 18 and top-ranked UCLA routed Nebraska 91-54 in its Big Ten home opener. Betts was back after missing two games with a leg injury she sustained at Long Beach State on Dec. 14. She had eight rebounds in helping the Bruins dominate the boards, 48-18. UCLA improves to 13-0 overall and 2-0 in the Big Ten. The Bruins were playing their first game in nine days, but showed no rust. Amiah Hargrove led Nebraska with 12 points. The Cornhuskers fall to 10-3 and 1-1. Their leading scorer, Alexis Markowski, was held to three points while saddled with four fouls.
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