UCLA Women's Basketball Defeats Penn State 83-67

The UCLA women's basketball team, ranked No. 1, secured an 83-67 victory over Penn State in a game relocated to Long Beach due to wildfires affecting the Los Angeles area. Lauren Betts led the Bruins with 22 points, 12 rebounds, and seven blocks, helping UCLA improve to a program-best 17-0 start. Despite early struggles, including a slow first quarter and poor three-point shooting, UCLA turned the game around with a strong second quarter, closing the half on an 8-0 run. Penn State managed to cut the deficit to single digits in the fourth quarter, but UCLA's defense held strong, preventing any scoring in the final minutes. The Bruins capitalized on Penn State's turnovers, converting them into 20 points, while maintaining excellent ball movement with 27 assists. The game highlighted the resilience of UCLA amidst challenging circumstances due to the ongoing wildfires in Southern California.