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UCLA Wins First NCAA Women's Basketball Title

Published April 5, 2026 · Updated April 5, 2026 · Yahoo Sport

UCLA secured its first-ever NCAA women's basketball championship on Easter Sunday, dominating South Carolina 79-51.

Led by superstar center Lauren Betts and guard Kiki Rice, the Bruins overwhelmed the Gamecocks with a 29-point lead entering the fourth quarter.

This victory ends UCLA's 45-year wait for a women's title, marking a historic moment for the program under head coach Cori Close.

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