UCLA Advances to Sweet 16 with Commanding Win Over Richmond

The Bruins dominated the third quarter to secure an 84-67 victory, led by Lauren Betts' standout performance.

UCLA, the No. 1 overall seed, defeated No. 8 seed Richmond 84-67 to advance to their third consecutive Sweet 16 in the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament.
Lauren Betts delivered a dominant performance for UCLA, scoring 30 points and grabbing 14 rebounds while shooting 14 of 17 from the floor.
The Bruins broke the game open in the third quarter with a 29-7 run, fueled by defensive adjustments and rebounding dominance.
Richmond's Maggie Doogan excelled despite the loss, contributing 27 points, six rebounds, and seven assists in the Spiders' first-ever second-round appearance.
UCLA will face fifth-seeded Mississippi in the regional semifinal on Friday, March 28, 2025, in Spokane, Washington.