Summary
The UCLA Bruins women's basketball team won their first national championship by defeating the South Carolina Gamecocks 79-51. After the victory, UCLA's head coach, Cori Close, was joined by her mother during a post-game interview.
Key Facts
- UCLA won the women's NCAA Tournament National Championship against South Carolina.
- The final score was UCLA 79, South Carolina 51.
- UCLA led by 29 points by the end of the third quarter.
- This is UCLA's first national championship in the NCAA era.
- UCLA went 37-1 this season, including a win against Texas in the Final Four.
- All five UCLA starters scored in double digits during the championship game.
- Senior guard Gabriela Jaquez scored 21 points, leading UCLA in the final.
- Lauren Betts was named the 2026 Most Outstanding Player.
