UCLA Women’s Basketball Dominates Arkansas 101-52: Timea Gardiner Shines with 23 Points

UCLA Women’s Basketball Dominates Arkansas 101-52: Timea Gardiner Shines with 23 Points

November 18, 2024 Catherine Williams - Chief Editor News

UCLA vs. Arkansas Game Recap

Timea Gardiner led UCLA with a career-high 23 points, scoring 15 in the first quarter. UCLA defeated Arkansas 101-52 on Sunday night.

Gardiner, who transferred from Oregon State, made seven 3-pointers. Lauren Betts contributed 20 points and 12 rebounds. UCLA improved to 4-0, while Arkansas fell to 3-2, ending their three-game win streak.

Game Highlights

UCLA started strong with a 15-3 lead, with Gardiner hitting three straight 3-pointers. Arkansas closed the gap to three points but UCLA finished the first quarter with a 15-4 run.

In the second quarter, Arkansas struggled, outscored 27-9. Izzy Higginbottom scored all points for Arkansas during that period. The Bruins led 57-25 at halftime.

Statistical Overview

UCLA dominated rebounding, with a 65-27 advantage, including 29-7 on offensive boards. Angela Dugalic recorded 15 rebounds, and Janiah Barker added 12 rebounds while both players scored in double figures. UCLA outscored Arkansas 28-11 on second-chance points.

Notable Performances

  • Izzy Higginbottom led Arkansas with 15 points.
  • Kiki Rice made her season debut for UCLA, contributing two rebounds and one assist in 11 minutes.

Upcoming Matches

Arkansas will host Oral Roberts on Thursday. UCLA will host No. 1 South Carolina on November 24, concluding a four-game homestand.