Aarnisalo's late free throws give No. 3 UCLA a 67-65 win over Iowa
Lauren Betts had 22 points and 12 rebounds for the Bruins (26-1, 14-1 Big Ten), who trailed by 12 points twice in the third quarter before rallying.
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