Lauren Betts is living the ‘dream’ with Sienna

UCLA women’s basketball delivered a performance that checked every box that coach Corey Close highlighted in practice while also producing a moment the Betts family will never forget.

Behind relentless defense and overwhelming physical strength, no. 4 The Bruins brutally demolished Cal Poly 115-28 on Tuesday night at Pauley Pavilion, showing both their ceiling as a contender and the emotional depth of this roster.

Senior Lauren Betts continued her dominance, posting her third double-double of the season with 20 points and 10 rebounds. Kiki Rice led all scorers with 23 points, while five Bruins finished in double figures.

However, the most significant moment came early on, when Lauren shared floor with his younger sister first time in a UCLA uniform.

“I was so happy to be on the court with her,” Lauren Betts said after the game, via Benjamin Royer of the Los Angeles Times . “She’s just put in a lot of work, and I know this process hasn’t been easy, but to have that moment with her, I mean, like, this is something we’ve only dreamed of as adults, and so to be at this level and to be on the field with her is just, you know, really amazing, and it continues to boost her important confidence.”

Freshman Sienna Betts, the No. 2 recruit in the Class of 2025, did long awaited debut after missing the start of the season with a lower left leg injury. She finished with five points and two assists in limited minutes, scoring her first collegiate basket in the fourth quarter to help UCLA surpass the 100-point mark.

Coach Corey Close emphasized that Sienna eased the moment, with that and praise Siena’s defensive instincts, especially her ball coverage.

“I just wanted him to have some joy — to just get his feet wet,” Close said, via Benjamin Royer of the Los Angeles Times . “It’s not going to be perfect. I could tell she was playing with nerves. I’m so excited for what she brings to our team.”

Close spent the previous week challenging her team to rededicate themselves on consistency, firmness and pride in the defensive part. UCLA responded with authority, grabbing 46 rebounds, 19 steals and forcing 31 turnovers.

With Lauren leading a title-contending group (10-1) and Sienna just beginning her journey, the Betts sisters’ story is just beginning — and UCLA’s ceiling may be rising along with it.