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Foul trouble doesn't stop Lauren Betts from leading UCLA women to 14th straight win
- 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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