All-American had 20 factors and 10 rebounds to guide No. 3 to a over No. 11 North Carolina on Thursday evening within the WBCA Problem, the Bruins’ second win over a ranked group this week.
UCLA (4-0) additionally topped No. 6 Oklahoma 73-59 on Monday in Sacramento. Coming off this system’s first journey to the , the Bruins are making an early case as one of many favorites to get again there.
Betts additionally had seven assists. Teammate overcame an 0-for-3 first half to complete with 15 factors on six-of-12 taking pictures in addition to 10 rebounds. added 14 factors and had 12.
Elina Aarnisalo led North Carolina (2-1) with 13 factors, and Indya Nivar and Ciera Toomey every scored 11. Nyla Harris, a switch from Louisville, was held to 6 factors on three-of-10 taking pictures. She scored a mixed 25 factors within the Tar Heels’ two victories.
The groups swapped a number of scoring runs earlier than UCLA took cost with a 10-point surge to finish the third quarter for a 58-46 lead.
The Bruins dominated inside, profitable the rebound battle 46-30 and outscoring the Tar Heels within the lane by a 46-22 margin. 4 UCLA gamers had no less than eight rebounds.
A minimum of 5 WNBA groups have been represented: the Sparks, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Phoenix and Toronto. Jackie Younger, Dana Evans and Kiah Stokes, who helped the Aces win their third championship in 4 years, watched courtside.
Up subsequent for UCLA: vs. South Florida within the WBCA Problem on Saturday.
