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UCLA Beats Texas, Advances to Women's NCAA Tournament Championship Game

Lauren Betts scored 16 points and blocked a late shot as the Bruins held Texas to 44 points.

  • On Friday night, UCLA defeated Texas 51-44, advancing to the NCAA Tournament national championship game for the first time in program history.
  • The Bruins opened the game with a 14-6 burst in the first quarter, holding the Longhorns to just three made field goals during the opening period.
  • Lauren Betts scored 16 points and made a crucial block, while the defense limited All-American Madison Booker to six points on 3-of-23 shooting.
  • This win earns the Bruins a spot in the national championship game on Sunday against South Carolina, the three-time national champions who defeated UConn.
  • Despite a late 12-2 run that cut the UCLA lead to 47-44, Texas struggled offensively, hitting just 31% of its shot attempts.
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UCLA withstands Texas' late charge, reaches 1st NCAA championship game with grinding 51-44 win

Lauren Betts had 16 points and made a huge block late, and UCLA withstood a late charge by Texas for a 51-44 win to reach the women’s NCAA Tournament national championship game for the first time.

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KTBC broke the news in on Friday, April 3, 2026.
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