UCLA women's basketball coach Cori Close bonds with Purdue women's basketball coach Katie Gearlds through program rebuild.

Lauren Betts finished with 17 points and seven rebounds in 22 minutes Tuesday night and Timea Gardiner added 16 points off the bench as the No. 1 UCLA Bruins never trailed in an 83-49 rout at Purdue. Coach Cori Close gave her starters plenty of rest with ...

The top-ranked UCLA Bruins dominated Purdue 83-49, tying the best start in program history as head coach Cori Close praised their identity and growth.

After the UCLA Bruins defeated Purdue 83-49 to match the best-ever start to a season in Bruins’ history, Boilermakers head coach Katie Gearlds had kind words for UCLA coach Cori Close and her team.

Lauren Betts has 17 points and Timea Gardiner adds 16 off the bench as the Bruins (16-0) give their starters plenty of rest and match the best start in program history with an 83-49 victory.

Lauren Betts finished with 17 points and seven rebounds in 22 minutes Tuesday night and Timea Gardiner added 16 points off the bench as the No. 1 UCLA Bruins never trailed in a 83-49 rout at Purdue.

The wins continue to come for the No. 1 UCLA Bruins, who improved to 16-0 with an 83-49 win over Purdue Tuesday night. UCLA women's basketball will now head back home from Indiana, leaving the state with a pair of victories.

UCLA's No. 1-ranked women's basketball team fought through challenges to secure a 73-62 victory over Indiana, with Coach Cori Close highlighting the Bruins' growth and resilience.