UCLA storms past South Carolina to claim its 1st NCAA women's basketball title

April 05, 2026

Gabriela Jaquez scored 21 points, Lauren Betts added 16 and UCLA routed South Carolina 79-51 Sunday to win its first NCAA championship in women’s basketball.

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