As The Sporting Tribune reported, No. 11 UCLA defeated the UC Irvine Anteaters 78-42 during an NCAA women's basketball game on Thursday, November 5, 2026, in Los Angeles.
Sophomore forward Sienna Betts led the Bruins with 17 points, marking a career-high for the first-time starter. Betts shot 8-10 from the field, adding four rebounds and two assists. Additional scoring for UCLA came from senior guard Elina Aarnisalo with 14 points and senior forward Timea Gardiner with 12 points.
The Bruins built an early 23-8 lead in the first quarter, fueled by a defense that combined for six steals in the opening period. UC Irvine mounted a response in the third quarter with a 21-point performance, including a 10-0 run, before UCLA shut out the Anteaters in the fourth quarter to seal the win.
