UCLA defeats Texas in Final Four, will play South Carolina for title
Los Angeles Times • • general
Key Points:
- UCLA women's basketball team defeated Texas 51-44 in a defensive battle to reach the NCAA tournament championship game for the first time in school history, improving their record to 36-1.
- The Bruins, led by six seniors, emphasized their strong team bond and defensive intensity, holding Texas to a season-low 31% shooting and limiting top scorer Madison Booker to six points.
- UCLA overcame 23 turnovers and a tough Texas defense, with key plays including a game-saving block by center Lauren Betts in the final seconds to secure the victory.
- The game was marked by low scoring and strong defense, with 37 combined points in the first half being the second-fewest in Final Four history.
- UCLA will face South Carolina in the national championship game, aiming to fulfill their goal of playing on the last day of the season and making history for the program.
