LOS ANGELES — Kiki Rice had 17 factors and 7 rebounds, and No. 2 UCLA routed Rutgers 86-46 on Wednesday evening for its sixteenth consecutive victory.
The Bruins (22-1, 12-0 Large Ten) have been blowing out opponents by about a median of 25-30 factors. Their final loss got here on Nov. 26 in opposition to then-No. 4 Texas.
Gabriela Jaquez added 14 factors. Lauren Betts had 11 factors on 5-of-5 capturing in 14 minutes, her fewest of the season, for the Bruins.
The blowout was on from the opening tip. The Bruins’ protection restricted the Scarlet Knights (9-14, 1-11) to 2 3-pointers within the first quarter, when UCLA led 26-6 after operating off 16 straight factors.
Rutgers managed to outscore the Bruins 14-13 within the second, however nonetheless trailed 40-19 at halftime.
UCLA dominated the third, outscoring the Scarlet Knights 28-8 for a 68-27 lead whereas holding them to only three baskets, together with back-to-back 3-pointers by Lauryn Swann. Betts scored seven of their first 12 factors within the quarter earlier than sitting down for good.
There was a Betts on the ground within the fourth: Lauren’s youthful sister, Sienna. She scored 9 of her 11 factors within the interval.
Rutgers guard Lauryn Swann (1) dribbles previous UCLA heart Lauren Betts (51) and UCLA guard Charlisse Leger-Walker (5) in the course of the first half of an NCAA faculty basketball sport Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, in Los Angeles. Credit score: AP/Caroline Brehman
Lena Bilic’s 3-pointer gave UCLA its largest lead of 43 factors within the fourth.
Swann led Rutgers with 14 factors. The Scarlet Knights dedicated 18 turnovers that led to 25 factors for the Bruins. UCLA managed the boards, 41-18, and owned a 44-14 edge within the paint.
Up subsequent
Rutgers: Hosts Minnesota on Sunday.
UCLA: Visits No. 8 Michigan on Sunday in a showdown between the Large Ten’s high two groups.
