LOS ANGELES (Interstat) — The No. 2-ranked UCLA women’s basketball team, riding high at 9-1, looks to continue its dominant nonconference play when it hosts struggling Cal Poly at Pauley Pavilion on Tuesday night.

The Bruins, whose lone loss came on the road against then-Texas, have won their other nine games by an average of 28.2 points. They are coming off an 80-59 victory over Oregon on Dec. 7, where center Lauren Betts dominated with 24 points, 14 rebounds and five blocks. Betts, a preseason All-American, is averaging 16.0 points and 9.0 rebounds over her last five games and will present a formidable challenge in the paint.

Cal Poly (2-7) enters on a four-game losing streak, most recently a 62-49 home loss to Idaho State on Saturday. The Mustangs have struggled offensively, failing to reach 65 points in six of their nine games. Their defense will be tested by a UCLA squad averaging 82.2 points per game.

The Mustangs will rely on guard Charish Thompson, who has been a bright spot during the skid. Thompson is averaging 17.2 points over her last five contests, including a 19-point effort against Idaho State. Forward Nora Perez, who posted a double-double with 9 points and 10 rebounds in that game, will need to help counter UCLA’s size.

UCLA holds a distinct historical advantage, leading the all-time series 9-0. The teams last met in 2021, a 98-71 Bruins victory. For Cal Poly, this game begins a tough three-game road swing against Power Five opponents, with trips to Southern California and California to follow. UCLA, a favorite to contend for the national championship, will use the matchup as a final tune-up before a marquee road game at Ohio State on Dec. 28.

Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. PST at Pauley Pavilion.