UCLA Extends Win Streak to 19, Upsets & Comebacks Highlight Women’s College Basketball Action

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UCLA Women’s Basketball Extends Win Streak to 19, Defeats Indiana 92-48

LOS ANGELES – The No. 2 UCLA women’s basketball team continued its dominant run, defeating Indiana 92-48 on Sunday, February 15, 2026, extending their win streak to 19 games. The Bruins have been unbeaten since a 76-65 loss to No. 4 Texas on November 26th at the Players Era Championship.

Game Highlights

Kiki Rice led UCLA with 17 points and nine rebounds, although Lauren Betts contributed 16 points and 14 rebounds, securing her 10th double-double of the season and the 43rd of her career. Charlisse Leger-Walker and Gianna Kneepkens each added 12 points, and Gabriela Jaquez scored 11. Sienna Betts and Lena Bilic rounded out the scoring with 10 points apiece.

For Indiana, Maya Makalusky was the leading scorer with 13 points. Lenee Beaumont added 11 points, shooting 4-of-14 from the field, and Nevaeh Caffey scored 10.

Key Stats and Turning Point

UCLA (25-1, 15-0 Big Ten) showcased their offensive prowess, while Indiana struggled from the field, shooting a season-low 31% (15 of 48). The Hoosiers also shot poorly from three-point range, making only 4 of 20 attempts (20%).

A significant blow to Indiana came late in the first quarter when Shay Ciezki, the Big Ten’s leading scorer averaging 24.0 points, left the game with an apparent ankle injury and did not return.

UCLA’s Dominant Streak

UCLA’s 19-game win streak is the third-longest active streak in the nation, trailing only North Dakota State (21 straight) and UConn (43). The Bruins remain undefeated in Big Ten play at 15-0 and boast an overall record of 25-1.

Other Notable Games (February 15, 2026)

  • No. 4 Texas 65, No. 22 Tennessee 63: Madison Booker scored 14 points as Texas held off a late rally from Tennessee.
  • Georgia 76, No. 5 Vanderbilt 74: Dani Carnegie scored 29 points to lead Georgia to an upset victory over Vanderbilt.
  • No. 7 Michigan 86, No. 13 Michigan State 65: Syla Swords had 24 points and Olivia Olson scored 23, leading Michigan to a decisive win.
  • No. 10 Oklahoma 79, No. 23 Alabama 71: Raegan Beers scored 21 points to help Oklahoma secure a victory.
  • No. 11 Duke 72, No. 21 North Carolina 68: Ashlon Jackson and Taina Mair each scored 14 points as Duke extended their winning streak.
  • No. 12 Baylor 93, UCF 63: Taliah Scott scored 26 points as Baylor bounced back from a recent loss.
  • No. 18 Kentucky 74, No. 14 Mississippi 57: Clara Strack had 28 points and nine rebounds to lead Kentucky to a win.
  • No. 20 Maryland 76, No. 8 Ohio State 75: Oluchi Okananwa had 17 points and 10 rebounds as Maryland rallied from a 19-point deficit to defeat Ohio State.

Sources: AP News, Citizen Tribune, NBC Sports

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