Sienna Betts scores 17 as UCLA women defeat UC Irvine 78-42
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 5:11 AM
Last updated Nov 6, 2026
Sienna Betts scored 17 points on 8-of-10 shooting as the No. 11 UCLA women's basketball team secured a 78-42 victory over UC Irvine on November 5. The Bruins established control early, leading 23-8 after the first quarter. UCLA maintained a strong showing throughout, including a decisive 14-0 run in the fourth quarter when UC Irvine struggled with shooting and turnovers. Elina Aarnisalo added 14 points, while Delaney White led UC Irvine with 12 points. The matchup marked the season opener for UC Irvine and improved UCLA's record to 2-0. Both teams have upcoming games, with UC Irvine traveling to Northern Arizona and UCLA hosting Arizona next week.
- •UCLA leads 23-8 after the first quarter.
- •UCLA outscored UC Irvine 40-14 in the paint.
- •UC Irvine shot 24% overall and 13.6% from three-point range.
- •UCLA's next game is against Arizona at home.
- •UC Irvine will face Northern Arizona on November 10.
- 5:14 AMYahoo Sports — No. 11 UCLA's defense leads the way in 78-42 victory over UC Irvine
- 5:11 AMYahoo Sports — Sienna Betts scores 17, No. 11 UCLA women coast to 78-42 win over UC Irvine
"LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sienna Betts scored 17 points on 8-of-10 shooting and No. 11 UCLA used a big start and strong finish to roll to a 78-42 win over UC Irvine on Thursday night.
"No. 11 UCLA handled business at home on Thursday against UC Irvine, picking up a 78-42 win at Pauley Pavilion.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 6, 2026, 5:14 AMNo. 11 UCLA's defense leads the way in 78-42 victory over UC Irvine
No. 11 UCLA handled business at home on Thursday against UC Irvine, picking up a 78-42 win at Pauley Pavilion.
- Yahoo SportsNov 6, 2026, 5:11 AMSienna Betts scores 17, No. 11 UCLA women coast to 78-42 win over UC Irvine
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sienna Betts scored 17 points on 8-of-10 shooting and No. 11 UCLA used a big start and strong finish to roll to a 78-42 win over UC Irvine on Thursday night.
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