UCLA Women's Team Advances to Sweet 16

UCLA's women's basketball team, led by Lauren Betts, defeated Richmond 84-67 to advance to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Betts made history by becoming the first Bruins player to score 30 points and grab at least 10 rebounds in an NCAA Tournament game, finishing with 30 points, 14 rebounds, and playing a key role in the second half surge. The game was tied at halftime, but UCLA outscored Richmond 29-7 in the third quarter, with effective defense and strong perimeter shooting. Kiki Rice also significantly contributed, orchestrating a personal 16-4 run in the third quarter. Despite Richmond's attempts to come back in the fourth quarter, UCLA's dominance in rebounding and Betts' interior presence secured the victory. UCLA will face Mississippi in the regional semifinal next.