LONG BEACH, Calif. – Looking to watch the hottest women’s college basketball team in the nation? You are in luck. The top-ranked and undefeated UCLA Bruins host the Penn State Lady Lions in Big Ten action today – Wednesday, Jan 15 – at Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, California. This NCAA matchup is available to watch on one streaming service.
The game will stream live on Peacock at 9:30 p.m. Eastern (6:30 p.m. Pacific). Peacock offers a premium monthly subscription for $7.99/month or a premium annual subscription for $79.99/year, where you can save 17% off in one payment.
The matchup was moved from its original site of UCLA’s Pauley Pavilion to the new location due to the ongoing wildfires in the surrounding Los Angeles area.
The Bruins (16-0) continue their torrid stretch, tying the best start in program history. They are coming off a powerful 83-49 performance against Purdue.
UCLA possesses a well-balanced offense that averages 82.9 points per game. They have held their opponents to just 51.6 points in the last 10 contests.
The junior class does most of the damage.
The Bruins are guided by junior center Lauren Betts, who is averaging 19.6 points, 9.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists while shooting 61.6% from the field.
Kiki Rice, a junior guard, touts 13.0 points, 4.1 assists and 3.4 rebounds while shooting 57.4% from the field, including 36.7% from beyond the arc.
Junior guard Gabriela Jaquez has tallied 10.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists while shooting 55.7% from the field.
Junior forward Janiah Barker averages 9.4 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists while shooting 48% from the field.
Timea Gardiner, a junior forward, is averaging 9.3 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.3 assists while shooting 46.2% from the field, including 43.9% from beyond the arc.
UCLA has won 15 games by 10 points or more and tout a 7-0 record at home.
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After beginning the campaign 8-0, the Lady Lions (9-8) have lost six games in a row, with the latest being a 95-73 rout at the hands of JuJu Watkins and USC on Jan. 12. They coughed up 21 turnovers in that debacle and are 0-6 in conference play.
Penn State is averaging 64.1 points per game while allowing their opponents 74 points per contest.
Freshman guard Talayah Walker provided 18 points off the bench in the loss to USC. She is averaging 4.6 points and 2.6 rebounds while shooting 48.1% from the field.
Sophomore center Gracie Merkle is the leading scorer this season, averaging 16.5 points, 9.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists while shooting 64.3% from the field.
Senior guard Gabby Elliott is averaging 11.9 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists while shooting 48% from the field, including 40.7% from beyond the arc.
Sophomore guard Moriah Murray rounds out the double-digit scoring with 11.1 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists while shooting 39.4% from the field, including 35.8% from beyond the arc.
Senior guard Alli Campbell is on the cusp of double digits with 9.4 points, 4.4 rebounds and 4.3 assists while shooting 42.5% from the field.
What are the latest odds for UCLA vs. Penn State women’s basketball?
Moneyline: UCLA: -20000, PSU: +3500
Spread: UCLA: (-24.5), PSU: (+24.5)
Over/Under: 145.5
Here’s more information on how to watch UCLA vs. Penn State women’s basketball on TV or streaming services:
What: NCAAW basketball: UCLA vs. Penn State
When: Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025
Time: 9:30 p.m. Eastern (6:30 p.m. Pacific)
Where: Walter Pyramid | Long Beach, California
Streaming option: Peacock
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