UCLA Bruins @ Wisconsin Badgers
Lauren Betts scores 26 points to lead the way for UCLA in 91-61 rout of Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. -- — Lauren Betts had 26 points and 10 rebounds and second-ranked UCLA routed Wisconsin 91-61 on Wednesday night to set up a showdown with No. 4 Southern California for the Big Ten title.
UCLA (28-1, 16-1 Big Ten) moved into a first-place tie with USC heading into the regular-season finale Saturday at home against the Trojans, who handed the Bruins their only defeat, 71-60 earlier this month.
Betts hit 11 of 12 shots from the field and all four of her free throws for her 15th double-double of the season. Timea Gardner added 14 points and 10 rebounds.
Serah Williams had 22 points and Ronnie Porter 13 for Wisconsin (13-15, 4-13).
The Bruins hit 10 of 18 shots en route to a 22-12 lead after one quarter.
Porter hit two free throws to pull the Badgers within 27-19, but UCLA responded with an 8-0 run.
Wisconsin missed its first seven shots of the third quarter as UCLA extended its lead to 55-30 midway through the period. The Bruins led 70-40 entering the final period.
Both UCLA and USC gained forfeit victories Wednesday over Northwestern, which chose not to play January games in California because of concerns over wildfires.
UCLA: After edging Iowa 67-65 on Sunday to open the two-game road swing, the Bruins avoided looking past Wisconsin and ahead to the rematch with USC.
Wisconsin: The Badgers are looking to hang on to a spot in the 15-team Big Ten tournament. At 4-13, Wisconsin is in 14th place, 1 1/2 games ahead of Purdue, which has two games remaining.
The Bruins hit six of seven shots for a 12-2 run midway through the first quarter for a 20-9 lead.
Led by Betts and Gardiner, the Bruins dominated inside, outscoring Wisconsin 52-32 in the paint.
UCLA returns home to face No. 4 USC on Saturday. Wisconsin is at Iowa on Sunday.
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Game Information
Madison, WI
Referee:Dee Kantner
Referee:Tim Daley
Referee:Tiara Cruse
2025-26 Standings
| Big Ten Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| UCLA | 17-0 | - | 27-1 |
| Michigan | 15-3 | 2.5 | 24-5 |
| Iowa | 14-3 | 3 | 23-5 |
| Ohio State | 12-5 | 5 | 23-6 |
| Minnesota | 12-5 | 5 | 21-7 |
| Michigan State | 11-6 | 6 | 22-6 |
| Maryland | 11-7 | 6.5 | 23-7 |
| Illinois | 9-8 | 8 | 19-9 |
| Washington | 9-8 | 8 | 19-9 |
| USC | 9-8 | 8 | 17-11 |
| Oregon | 8-9 | 9 | 20-10 |
| Nebraska | 7-11 | 10.5 | 18-11 |
| Indiana | 6-12 | 11.5 | 17-13 |
| Wisconsin | 5-12 | 12 | 13-15 |
| Purdue | 4-13 | 13 | 12-16 |
| Penn State | 4-14 | 13.5 | 11-18 |
| Northwestern | 2-15 | 15 | 8-20 |
| Rutgers | 1-17 | 16.5 | 9-20 |
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