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Tougher team wins: UCLA beats Texas to advance to title game

by: Jonathan Lee04/04/26
Lauren Betts Final Four celebration
UCLA center Lauren Betts (51) celebrates with teammates after defeating Texas in the national semifinals of the NCAA Final Four at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix on April 3, 2026. (Credit: Kirby Lee | Imagn Images)

UCLA dug deep into its grit and toughness to win a 51-44 slugfest over Texas in the Final Four, and advance to the national championship game.

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