UCLA's only two losses have come against Southern California. The Trojans won those games by double figures -- 71-60 at home on Feb. 13 and 80-67 at UCLA on March 1 -- to put the onus on the Bruins to prove to themselves that they are the Big Ten's best squad and a worthy contender for the NCAA championship.

UCLA center Lauren Betts and her teammates used a five-day break to dissect their flaws, make a few fixes and recommit themselves to beating No. 2 Southern California.

The star of the show against Ohio State was Londynn Jones, who went 6 of 12 from beyond the arc while scoring a season-high 22 points. Jones is averaging just over eight points per game this season, but she can be dangerous when her shots are falling. During the 2023-24 campaign, Jones set UCLA's single-season record for 3-pointers made with 87.