UCLA Women's Basketball: History-Making Title

0:00On April 5th, UCLA just made history, snagging their first NCAA women's basketball national title with a dominant 79-51-row-over. South Carolina seniors, Gabriela Jacquez dropped 21 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, and dished five assists, while Lauren Betts added 16 points and 11, boards to lead the Bruins. The Bruins finished the season 37-1, their only loss come in way back in November to Texas. They powered through March Madness, hold an opponent's in check, and finally getting over the hump after last year's Final Four Harbrick. Players and coach Corey Close were straight emotional, talking about imagining this moment since Day 1 and how team character raised their game. Sky high, Betts earned most outstanding player of the Final Four, hugging close as she checked out late. South Carolina dropped their second straight title game, ending 36 and 4, but Coach Don Staley knows her squad with returners like Joyce.

1:00Edwards and AGOT Maker will bounce back strong next year. This win caps a special run for UCLA's Betts, built on connectivity and coach closes pyramid of success lessons from the legend John Wooden, now the Bruins stand tall among the greats. Global News Today, powered by AI bringing you what matters worldwide.