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No. 4 UCLA Starts Away Slate with a Big Win at No. 25 Nebraska
January 11, 2026 | Women's Basketball
LINCOLN, Neb. – No. 4 UCLA (15-1, 5-0 B1G) blew out No. 25 Nebraska (14-3, 3-3 B1G) on the road 83-61 in Pinnacle Bank Arena on Sunday for the Bruins' sixth ranked win of the year. Senior Kiki Rice hit 500-career assists in the victory.
All UCLA starters scored in double digits for the third time this season.
Senior Lauren Betts recorded her second double-double in a row and sixth of the season with 18 points, ten rebounds, four blocks and five steals. Graduate student Gianna Kneepkens followed closely behind, adding 16 points and six assists. Graduate guard Charlisse Leger-Walker earned 14 points, shooting 4-of-5 from long distance, seven rebounds, and four assists along with one block and a steal. Rice finished with 12 points, six rebounds, and three assists. Senior Gabriela Jaquez scored 11 points to go with her four rebounds and two assists.
Freshman Sienna Betts scored 12 points off the bench to complement her six rebounds and one assist.
Lauren Betts started the game with two blocks in the first two minutes, keeping the game scoreless until Rice finished a jumper off a Jaquez assist. When the Cornhuskers attempted a 3-pointer on the other side, Leger-Walker blocked the shot, allowing Jaquez to get the rebound, rush down court and finish the layup in traffic. Led by Kneepkens' five-straight points, a steal by Rice, and a finished jumper by Sienna Betts, UCLA used an 11-2 run to control momentum.
The Bruins closed the first quarter with a 17-11 point lead.
Lauren Betts hit the first field goal for UCLA in the second quarter at the 7:31 mark, grabbing the offensive rebound and finishing the second-chance layup. After a Kneepkens 3-pointer, the Betts duo sprang into action, with Lauren Betts grabbing a steal and finding Kneepkens, who found Sienna Betts for the easy layup. Rice stole another ball for the Bruins, which translated into her own 3-pointer later in the possession. The Bruins dominated in offensive rebounds, with Sienna Betts snagging one to kick out for a Kneepkens 3-pointer. Jaquez found the offensive rebound on the next possession and finding Lauren Betts for another two.
UCLA ended the half up 37-25.
Kneepkens led all scorers going into the half with 11 points. Lauren Betts followed closely behind her with nine points of her own, along with four rebounds.
Lauren Betts started the second half dominating in steals, grabbing two in the first minute of play. Leger-Walker immediately got involved, assisting Lauren Betts for a layup in the paint, earning the defensive rebound on the other side, and finishing a 3-pointer. At the 6:57 mark, Lauren Betts earned her third steal of the quarter, resulting in a Jaquez layup off the fast break. Sienna Betts showed strength in the paint, taking on her defender to score a contested layup. After Nebraska scored five straight points as time began to run out, Kneepkens found Lauren Betts on the fast break to end the quarter.
The Bruins led by 20 with the score of 61-41 to enter the fourth.
The Betts squad got scoring started for UCLA in the fourth, with Lauren Betts hitting a second-chance layup and Sienna Betts scoring back-to-back baskets to give the Bruins the 24-point lead. Lauren Betts continued to prevail on defense by making a statement block and grabbing the rebound before taking another steal on the next possession.
With 3:46 points left in the quarter, Leger-Walker took over, scoring eight points and hitting a 3-pointer to push UCLA's lead to 27 points. Despite five points from Nebraska late in the quarter, Rice stole the ball with seconds left and held it until the buzzer, giving UCLA the 22-point victory.
UCLA led in field goal percentage, shooting 47.8 percent to Nebraska's 37.7 percent in the game. The Bruins also connected on 37.5 percent of their 3-point makes while holding the Cornhuskers to 33.3 percent from long range. UCLA led 43 to 28 in rebounding, including 16 offensive boards, and came away with 11 steals to Nebraska's five.
UP NEXT: at Minnesota (Jan. 14)
UCLA concludes its mid-January road trip with a matchup at Minnesota. Tip-off is set for 5 p.m. PT on B1G+.
All UCLA starters scored in double digits for the third time this season.
Senior Lauren Betts recorded her second double-double in a row and sixth of the season with 18 points, ten rebounds, four blocks and five steals. Graduate student Gianna Kneepkens followed closely behind, adding 16 points and six assists. Graduate guard Charlisse Leger-Walker earned 14 points, shooting 4-of-5 from long distance, seven rebounds, and four assists along with one block and a steal. Rice finished with 12 points, six rebounds, and three assists. Senior Gabriela Jaquez scored 11 points to go with her four rebounds and two assists.
Freshman Sienna Betts scored 12 points off the bench to complement her six rebounds and one assist.
Lauren Betts started the game with two blocks in the first two minutes, keeping the game scoreless until Rice finished a jumper off a Jaquez assist. When the Cornhuskers attempted a 3-pointer on the other side, Leger-Walker blocked the shot, allowing Jaquez to get the rebound, rush down court and finish the layup in traffic. Led by Kneepkens' five-straight points, a steal by Rice, and a finished jumper by Sienna Betts, UCLA used an 11-2 run to control momentum.
The Bruins closed the first quarter with a 17-11 point lead.
Gabs takes off after the block by Char! ??
— UCLA Women's Basketball (@UCLAWBB) January 12, 2026
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Lauren Betts hit the first field goal for UCLA in the second quarter at the 7:31 mark, grabbing the offensive rebound and finishing the second-chance layup. After a Kneepkens 3-pointer, the Betts duo sprang into action, with Lauren Betts grabbing a steal and finding Kneepkens, who found Sienna Betts for the easy layup. Rice stole another ball for the Bruins, which translated into her own 3-pointer later in the possession. The Bruins dominated in offensive rebounds, with Sienna Betts snagging one to kick out for a Kneepkens 3-pointer. Jaquez found the offensive rebound on the next possession and finding Lauren Betts for another two.
Sharing is caring! ??
— UCLA Women's Basketball (@UCLAWBB) January 12, 2026
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UCLA ended the half up 37-25.
Kneepkens led all scorers going into the half with 11 points. Lauren Betts followed closely behind her with nine points of her own, along with four rebounds.
Lauren Betts started the second half dominating in steals, grabbing two in the first minute of play. Leger-Walker immediately got involved, assisting Lauren Betts for a layup in the paint, earning the defensive rebound on the other side, and finishing a 3-pointer. At the 6:57 mark, Lauren Betts earned her third steal of the quarter, resulting in a Jaquez layup off the fast break. Sienna Betts showed strength in the paint, taking on her defender to score a contested layup. After Nebraska scored five straight points as time began to run out, Kneepkens found Lauren Betts on the fast break to end the quarter.
Rim runner! ??
— UCLA Women's Basketball (@UCLAWBB) January 12, 2026
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The Bruins led by 20 with the score of 61-41 to enter the fourth.
The Betts squad got scoring started for UCLA in the fourth, with Lauren Betts hitting a second-chance layup and Sienna Betts scoring back-to-back baskets to give the Bruins the 24-point lead. Lauren Betts continued to prevail on defense by making a statement block and grabbing the rebound before taking another steal on the next possession.
With 3:46 points left in the quarter, Leger-Walker took over, scoring eight points and hitting a 3-pointer to push UCLA's lead to 27 points. Despite five points from Nebraska late in the quarter, Rice stole the ball with seconds left and held it until the buzzer, giving UCLA the 22-point victory.
DPOY doesn't like you driving so close to her! ????
— UCLA Women's Basketball (@UCLAWBB) January 12, 2026
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UCLA led in field goal percentage, shooting 47.8 percent to Nebraska's 37.7 percent in the game. The Bruins also connected on 37.5 percent of their 3-point makes while holding the Cornhuskers to 33.3 percent from long range. UCLA led 43 to 28 in rebounding, including 16 offensive boards, and came away with 11 steals to Nebraska's five.
UP NEXT: at Minnesota (Jan. 14)
UCLA concludes its mid-January road trip with a matchup at Minnesota. Tip-off is set for 5 p.m. PT on B1G+.
Team Stats
UCLA
Nebr
FG%
.478
.377
3FG%
.375
.333
FT%
.769
.833
RB
43
28
TO
16
17
STL
11
5
Game Leaders
Pts
18
FGM
8
3FGM
0
FTM
2
Pts
16
FGM
6
3FGM
3
FTM
1
Pts
14
FGM
5
3FGM
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FTM
0
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