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UCLA Beats No. 1 South Carolina 77-62, Achieves First Win Over Top-Ranked Team

Nov 24, 2024, 10:54 PM

On Sunday, No. 5 UCLA defeated No. 1 South Carolina 77-62 at a sold-out Pauley Pavilion, marking the Bruins' first victory over a top-ranked team in program history. The win snapped South Carolina's 43-game winning streak and handed the defending national champions their first regular season loss in 1,060 days. Lauren Betts led UCLA with 11 points and 14 rebounds, while Kiki Rice added 11 points. After the game, UCLA players celebrated with the students. The victory reaffirms UCLA's national title aspirations.