UCLA Women's Basketball Defeats Indiana 73-62

The Indiana women’s basketball team faced a tough challenge against the top-ranked UCLA, suffering a 73-62 defeat at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Lauren Betts led UCLA with 25 points and 12 rebounds, showcasing the Bruins' dominance as they improved to 15-0. The Hoosiers struggled offensively, particularly in the second quarter where they managed only five points, and finished with a disappointing 4 of 21 from three-point range. Indiana's hopes for a historic win over a No. 1 team were dashed as they fell to 0-6 all-time in such matchups. Despite a strong performance from Yarden Garzon, who scored 17 points, the team could not close the gap in the final minutes. The loss marked Indiana's first setback in Big Ten play, dropping their record to 10-4 overall and 2-1 in the conference.