It was against the Illinois Fighting Illini, and the game got close in ways that UCLA fans have not seen much this year, so social media had a lot to see and say. A Closer Game Than Normal: The First QuarterThe first quarter went well from an offensive standing point, but for the standards that Bruins fans have for their team it could have been much better. Even though the team was up 7, 23-16, social media saw something off about the team, especially when some issues arose surrounding Lauren Betts who was already in foul trouble after just the first quarter. However, they were not the only team to be struggling with foul trouble, and for the rest of the game both UCLA and Illinois needed to tread carefully. If they lose this game… — UCLA Football Countdown (@CountdownUCLA) January 29, 2026A Closer Game Than Normal: The Fourth QuarterLuckily for the Bruins they were able to get back on track and finish out the game for another win, coming out on top with a final score of 80-67.