UCLA vs. American - Women’s NCAA tournament

American guard Emily Kinneston (4) goes to the basket against UCLA forward Monique Billings (25) in the first half Saturday at Pauley Pavilion.

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March 17, 2018 4:15 PM PT

Monique Billings scored 20 points and had 10 rebounds, Kennedy Burke added 15 points to lead No. 3 seed UCLA to a 71-60 win over 14th-seeded American in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament.

UCLA forward Monique Billings (25) goes to the basket against American in the second half Saturday at Pauley Pavilion.

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UCLA forward Monique Billings (25) works the ball inside against a trio of American defenders in the second half Saturday at Pauley Pavilion.

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UCLA forward Monique Billings (25) looks for a shot against American in the second half Saturday at Pauley Pavilion.

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Kaitlyn Lewis, Michaela Onyenwere, Monique Billings

American forward Kaitlyn Lewis looks for room to pass between UCLA defenders Michaela Onyenwere, left, and Monique Billings in the first half Saturday at Pauley Pavilion.

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UCLA forward Monique Billings (25) works the ball inside against American forward Cecily Carl (44) in the first half Saturday at Pauley Pavilion.

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