UCLA secured its first ever NCAA women's title after the Bruins dominated South Carolina in Sunday's national championship game. Led by superstars Lauren Betts and Gabriela Jaquez, the Bruins secured a 79-51 victory over the Gamecocks, sparking emotional celebrations among Cori Close's players. It is the program's first title in the NCAA era and the first time since 1978 that UCLA has ruled women's basketball. Jaquez scored 21 points and Betts added 16 as UCLA routed Dawn Staley's South Carolina. The championship game loss was the second straight for the Gamecocks, who won the title in 2024.

Source: Daily Mail April 06, 2026 01:33 UTC