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UCLA, ranked No. 2, beat Illinois 80-67 to remain undefeated in the season.
Betts played through early foul trouble, with the bench stepping up to keep the lead.
Illinois cut the lead to single digits in the second half before UCLA reasserted control.
Cearah Parchment led UCLA with 26 points in a balanced team effort.
UCLA used a strong start and late surge to seal the win after a tense fourth quarter.

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Lauren Betts overcame early foul trouble to score 23 points and pull down nine rebounds, fueling No. 2 UCLA's 80-67 win over Illinois.
Cearah Parchment poured in a career-high 26 points for Illinois, giving the Illini an interior scoring threat as they challenged UCLA in the paint.
UCLA converted its size advantage into 48 points in the paint, well ahead of Illinois's 24, despite a night of limited three-point shooting.

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Betts overcame early foul trouble to score 23 and grab nine boards as UCLA beat Illinois 80-67 on the road.
Betts played nearly 24 minutes after fouling out twice, showcasing resilience in a tightly contested game.
Illinois’ Cearah Parchment scored a career-high 26 before fouling out late in the loss.
UCLA led 45-31 at halftime and maintained control, extending its streak while Illinois struggled to close the gap.
The Bruins dominated the paint with 48 points, outscoring Illinois 48-24 in the area.
UCLA’s win extended its overall success since a late November loss to Texas, keeping momentum intact.
Lauren Betts’ sister Sienna Betts contributed 10 points, providing additional scoring depth.
Illinois’ Cearah Parchment joined a balanced Illini attack but couldn’t overcome UCLA’s interior advantage.
Illinois played shorthanded, missing injured Gretchen Dolan, affecting performance in Big Ten play.
UCLA’s balanced scoring included multiple players reaching double digits for the Bruins.

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Lauren Betts was named to the 2026 Naismith Women’s College Defensive Player of the Year Watch List.
Betts has expanded her defensive repertoire to perimeter defending while maintaining solid shot-blocking.
Betts is averaging 16.1 points and 8.3 rebounds this season for UCLA.
Her defense helps UCLA rank No. 2 nationally in team defense.
The article cautions that back-to-back defensive awards are unlikely for Betts this season.
Betts' overall impact remains strong despite lower blocking numbers this year.
UCLA is cited as having a top-20 defense largely due to Betts' physicality in the paint.
The piece emphasizes Betts’ leadership as a star for the No. 2 UCLA team.
The article notes Betts balanced offense with defensive excellence this season.
There is recognition that Betts faces competition from other players on the watchlist.

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