After back-to-back impressive showings, confidence is surrounding UCLA's Gabriela Jaquez

The Bruins remain undefeated in the Big Ten after blowing out No. 12 Maryland, and they had fun with it in the process.

From the opening tip-off, UCLA established its dominance. The Bruins quickly surged to a 7-0 lead, showcasing a combination of aggressive offense and tenacious defense. Their ability to force turnovers was evident as they pressured Purdue into 23 turnovers throughout the game. The defensive strategy included:

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gabriela Jaquez and Lauren Betts scored 17 points apiece, and No. 4 UCLA routed winless Long Beach State 106-44 on Saturday for the Bruins' largest victory of the season in their final nonconference game. Kiki Rice added 15 points ...

The Bruins (17-1, 7-0 Big Ten) won their 11th in a row since their only loss to then-No. 4 Texas on Nov. 26. During that stretch, they’ve won by a whopping 33.7-point margin, with their only close game being a seven-point win at then-No.

Game summary of the UCLA Bruins vs. Purdue Boilermakers NCAAW game, final score 96-48, from January 21, 2026 on ESPN.