No. 4-ranked UCLA Women’s Basketball will face No. 17 USC on Saturday at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles for their 109th meeting. Both teams are undefeated in Big Ten conference play early in the 2025-26 season. The game is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. PT and will be broadcast on Peacock, with Cindy Brunson, Meghan McKeown, and Elise Woodward providing commentary.
UCLA and USC have a long-standing rivalry, with the all-time series currently tied at 54 wins each. In their most recent matchup, UCLA defeated top-seeded USC in the championship game of the 2025 TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament, ending a four-game losing streak against the Trojans.
Limited lower bowl seating remains available for the game, and fans can purchase tickets through the provided link or by contacting UCLA Athletic Sales & Service at (310) 206-5991 or tickets@athletics.ucla.edu. Single-game tickets and mini plans for the rest of the season are also available.
In their last outing on December 31, UCLA secured a decisive win over Penn State with a score of 97-61. Senior Lauren Betts led all scorers with 25 points and seven rebounds. Gianna Kneepkens contributed 17 points, Kiki Rice added 16, and Sienna Betts scored 10 points. Charlisse Leger-Walker recorded eight assists without any turnovers as UCLA assisted on 27 of its 36 made baskets.
The Bruins started the season ranked No. 3 in the Associated Press Top 25 Women’s Basketball Poll and have faced several ranked opponents this year, finishing November with a record of three wins and one loss against top-15 teams. They played six of their first eight games at neutral sites, including two trips to Las Vegas for tournaments.
UCLA holds notable records this season, including a program-best winning streak of 23 games during the previous campaign—22 of which were won by double-digit margins—and has seven McDonald’s All Americans on its roster: Lauren Betts, Sienna Betts, Angela Dugalić, Timea Gardiner, Gabriela Jaquez, Amanda Muse, and Kiki Rice.
Currently leading the Big Ten in assists and assist-to-turnover ratio while ranking second in rebounding margin within the conference and third nationally (+15.6 RPG), UCLA continues to be recognized for its team performance.
The game will also be available via radio on UCLA Digital Radio; SiriusXM channels 106 or 195; and through Dave Marcus’ commentary.
