Four of five starters scored in double digits as the UCLA women’s basketball team dominated crosstown rival USC 80-46 Saturday at Pauley Pavilion in the first of two Big Ten meetings this season.
Center Lauren Betts paced the fourth-ranked Bruins (14-1 overall, 3-0 Big Ten) with 18 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks. Gianna Kneepkens had 15 points and Kiki Rice added 14 points and eight assists.
The Bruins totaled 24 assists and out-rebounded the No. 17 Trojans 46-26.
Kara Dunn scored 11 points for USC (10-4, 2-1).
“Thank you to the crowd for showing up on a rainy day — we appreciate the support,” UCLA coach Cori Close said.