North Carolina Tar Heels at UCLA Bruins

Betts' 20 points, 10 rebounds power No. 3 UCLA past No. 11 North Carolina

UCLA (4-0) also topped No. 6 Oklahoma 73-59 on Monday in Sacramento, California. Coming off the program’s first trip to the NCAA Tournament’s Final Four, the Bruins are making an early case as one of the favorites to get back there.

The 6-foot-7 Betts also had seven assists. Teammate Kiki Rice overcame an 0-for-3 first half to finish with 15 points on 6-of-12 shooting as well as 10 rebounds. Angela Dugalic added 14 points and Gabriela Jaquez had 12.

Elina Aarnisalo, who transferred from UCLA, led North Carolina (2-1) with 13 points. Indya Nivar and Ciera Toomey each scored 11. Nyla Harris, a transfer from Louisville, was held to six points on 3-of-10 shooting. She scored a combined 25 points in the Tar Heels’ two victories.

The teams swapped several scoring runs before UCLA took charge with a 10-point surge to end the third quarter for a 58-46 lead.

The Bruins dominated inside, winning the rebound battle 46-30 and outscoring the Tar Heels in the lane by a 46-22 margin. Four UCLA players had at least eight rebounds.

At least five WNBA teams were represented: Atlanta, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Toronto. Jackie Young, Dana Evans and Kiah Stokes, who helped the Aces win their third championship in four years, watched courtside.

Up next North Carolina: Plays Fairfield in the WBCA Challenge on Saturday.

UCLA: Plays South Florida in the WBCA Challenge on Saturday.

How can I watch Tar Heels vs. Bruins?

• TV Channel: Tar Heels vs Bruins 2021 College Basketball, week 2, is broadcasted on ESPN2.
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Venue: Michelob ULTRA Arena

Location: Las Vegas, NV
Attendance: 1,588 | Capacity: