By JANIE McCAULEY AP Sports Writer

SACRAMENTO — Gianna Kneepkens scored 20 points and the third-ranked UCLA women’s basketball team used a big third quarter to pull away from No. 6 Oklahoma for a 73-59 victory on Monday night.

Bruins star Lauren Betts had nine points on 4-for-11 shooting, 10 rebounds and four blocked shots while committing seven of her team’s 16 turnovers. The Bruins (3-0) dominated on the boards (59-43) in a game that was played at the Golden1 Center, home of the NBA’s Sacramento Kings.

Angela Dugalic came off the bench to contribute 16 points and 15 rebounds for UCLA, which shot just 8 for 22 from 3-point range but created opportunities with hustle and effort plays such as crashing the offensive glass.

Oklahoma got a scare with 9:16 remaining when senior center and

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