UCLA leaves rival USC embarrassed after 34
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Key Points:
- UCLA defeated USC 80-46 at Pauley Pavilion, marking a 34-point loss that USC coach Lindsay Gottlieb called an "embarrassment."
- The Bruins built a 15-point halftime lead, with senior Lauren Betts scoring 18 points and grabbing 12 rebounds, helping UCLA move into first place in the Big Ten.
- USC struggled defensively in the second quarter, contributing to their significant defeat, while UCLA coach Cori Close expressed dissatisfaction with her team's offensive performance.
- The all-time series between UCLA and USC is now 55-54 in favor of UCLA after 109 meetings, with UCLA holding a 30-22 home record against USC.
- Last season, USC won the Big Ten regular
