Natalie Chou scored a game-high 19 points as UCLA defeated UC Irvine 61-48 in the first round of the WNIT in Pauley Pavilion. UCLA also got a big night from IImar'I Thomas, who had 13 points on 4 of 8 shooting. She was a perfect 5 for 5 on free throws, also adding a game-high 12 rebounds.