While the gap has closed since the start of Big Ten Conference play, No. 4 Purdue has continued its winning ways heading into a game against UCLA on Tuesday at Los Angeles.

UCLA and Iowa have paced the Big Ten Conference with a 5-0 start to conference action. There's been a lot of parity in the Big Ten this season

Iowa and UCLA WBB are the teams to beat in the Big Ten. The two teams are a combined 14-0 and each beat a ranked opponent on Sunday, January 18

Betts had only eight points in UCLA's lone loss this season to Texas. They're almost unbeatable when he's at her best, and I am not sure if Minnesota has the personnel to slow her down. Sophie Hart and Finau Tonga have defended well all season, but there isn't another player like Betts in the entire country.

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The Bruins boast a 29.7-point scoring margin and won their 11th straight Sunday. Atop the Big Ten, UCLA is learning it might have to create its own pressure to be ready for March.

Nebraska and Purdue have won every conference game this season and remain on top of the Big Ten through January 19