LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lauren Betts did not play for top-ranked UCLA against No. 22 Michigan State because of a right foot injury. The Big Ten’s second-leading scorer sat out Sunday’s game at Pauley Pavilion and was wearing a boot on her foot. The 6-foot-7 starting center is day-to-day. Betts missed two games in late December with a minor leg injury.

UCLA has been hit with an injury scare after it was confirmed star center Lauren Betts is currently day-to-day whilst dealing with a foot problem

Timea Gardiner hits late 3-pointer, Betts sits out with foot injury as Bruins rebound after USC loss to beat Spartans 75-69.

Timea Gardiner hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 44 seconds remaining to help top-ranked UCLA avoid its second loss of the week by edging No. 22 Michigan State 75-69.

The Michigan State women's basketball team fell just short of one of their best victories in program history. The upset bid for the No. 22-ranked Spartans was turned away Sunday night as top-ranked UCLA used a late rally to record a 75-69 victory in a Big Ten contest at Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles.

Top-ranked UCLA women’s basketball narrowly avoided its second straight loss, defeating No. 22 Michigan State 75-69 on Sunday night despite playing without starting center Lauren Betts, who is out day-to-day with a foot injury.