UCLA Dominates Purdue in Women’s Basketball Showdown

LOS ANGELES (Interstat) — UCLA delivered a commanding performance Wednesday night, routing Purdue 96-48 in a women’s basketball game at Pauley Pavilion.

The Bruins, improving to 17-1, overwhelmed the Boilermakers from the start, building a 46-20 halftime lead. UCLA’s stifling defense forced 21 turnovers, converting them into 32 points, while its offense was efficient, shooting 53.7% from the field and 59.1% from three-point range.

Gabriela Jaquez led all scorers with 25 points for UCLA. Lauren Betts added 16 points and five assists. Avery Gordon scored 13 points for Purdue, which fell to 10-9. The Bruins next play at Northwestern on Sunday, while Purdue hosts Indiana.