In the NCAA tournament first round, UCLA triumphed over Southern with an impressive 84-46 win, setting a record for margin of victory in the program's tournament history. Lauren Betts was pivotal, contributing 14 points and 6 rebounds. The Bruins exhibited their depth and skill with 23 assists on 26 made baskets, exemplifying their selfless playing style. The team's transition to emphasize post play following Betts' transfer has redefined their offensive approach, making them formidable contenders in the tournament.
Since the game-changing transfer came to Westwood, the Bruins have completely shifted their style of play. Before Betts, they were embracing a five-out, motion offense common among international and NBA teams.
The Bruins warmed up in new Jordan-branded shirts with "Nothing Easy" printed on the front. "We" was printed on the back on top of a horizontal bar and the word "me."
Against Southern's starting lineup that had only one player taller than 5-foot-10, Betts spent most of her time in the low post with an arm raised demanding the ball against a favorable matchup.
She's a little cheat code," forward Janiah Barker said. "It makes our jobs a lot easier. It just opens up everything for us.
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