UCLA Bruins Triumph Over Maryland Terrapins
In a commanding performance on Sunday, the third-ranked UCLA Bruins triumphed over the 12th-ranked Maryland Terrapins with a score of 99-67. Gabriela Jaquez was instrumental in this victory, contributing 22 points to the team’s total. UCLA, boasting a record of 17 wins and just 1 loss, has now secured 11 consecutive victories following their sole defeat to then-fourth-ranked Texas on November 26.
Dominance in the Game
Throughout this winning streak, the Bruins have dominated their opponents, winning by an average margin of 33.7 points, except for a narrow victory against then-nineteenth-ranked Ohio State by just seven points. Maryland, now sporting a 17-3 record, had previously defeated USC on Thursday before facing UCLA.
Key Moments of the Match
The game shifted decisively in the third quarter, during which UCLA extended a 12-point lead at halftime to a staggering 73-47 by outscoring Maryland 26 to 10. The Terrapins struggled offensively, managing only three field goals in this pivotal quarter, as the Bruins ran off significant scoring bursts of 10-4 and 14-4.
UCLA’s shooting from beyond the arc was particularly impressive, with 13 successful three-pointers out of 23 attempts, marking their third-best effort of the season at a 56% success rate. Charlisse Leger-Walker and Gianna Kneepkens each contributed four three-pointers; Leger-Walker ended the game with 17 points and nine rebounds, while Kneepkens tallied 16 points despite facing foul trouble. Lauren Betts added 11 points and five rebounds to the Bruins’ tally, celebrating as her younger sister, Sienna, hit a three-pointer late in the game.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, Maryland will return home to face the 11th-ranked Iowa on Thursday, marking the start of a three-game homestand. Meanwhile, UCLA will be hosting Purdue on Wednesday as they continue to build on their hot streak.
