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Cori Close (right) has built a roster that doesn’t have to rely solely on Lauren Betts (left).

Following South Carolina’s Blueprint, UCLA Is a Formidable National Championship Opponent

Emma Baccellieri

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Apr 4, 2026

Dawn Staley and South Carolina will play for a fourth national championship Sunday.

March Madness: Three Bold Predictions for Women’s National Championship

Patrick Andres

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Apr 4, 2026

Apr 2, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Cori Close during press conference prior to a 2026 NCAA Final Four women's basketball semifinal at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

What Cori Close Said Following UCLA's Win Over Texas

Andrew L. Ferguson Jr

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Apr 4, 2026

UCLA guard Kiki Rice (1) drives against Texas at Mortgage Matchup Center during a Final Four semifinal game in Phoenix on April 3, 2026.

Implications of UCLA's First National Championship Appearance

Andrew L. Ferguson Jr

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Apr 4, 2026

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The South Carolina Gamecocks are 3.5-point favorites in the national championship.

South Carolina vs. UCLA Opening Odds, Preview for NCAA Tournament National Championship

Peter Dewey

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Apr 4, 2026

UCLA forward Lauren Betts (51) and guard Gianna Kneepkens (8) celebrate against Texas at Mortgage Matchup Center during a Final Four semifinal game in Phoenix on April 3, 2026.

3 Key Takeaways From UCLA’s Win Over Texas

Andrew L. Ferguson Jr

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Apr 4, 2026

Apr 3, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins center Lauren Betts (51) celebrates with teammates after defeating the Texas Longhorns during a semifinal of the Final Four of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Grading How Each UCLA Starter Performed vs. Texas

Andrew L. Ferguson Jr

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Apr 4, 2026

UCLA star Lauren Betts had a game-high 16 points while Texas’s Madison Booker (left) was held to the worst shooting night of her career.

UCLA Has Improved in One Major Way in This Final Four: It Can Play Ugly

Emma Baccellieri

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Apr 4, 2026

Nike Inc. schools have dominated the 2026 NCAA Basketball Tournaments.

How Nike Already Won the 2026 Final Four and Remains On Top

Pat Benson

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Apr 3, 2026

After a heated postgame handshake with Dawn Staley, Geno Auriemma walked off the court without shaking anyone else’s hands in UConn’s Final Four loss.

Women’s Final Four Recap: South Carolina Stuns UConn, UCLA Holds Off Texas

SI Staff

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Apr 4, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Trent Perry (0) dribbles the ball against the UConn Huskies in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

Why Bruins Cannot Afford To Lose Trent Perry

Justin Backer

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Apr 3, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Trent Perry (0) reacts against the UConn Huskies in the first half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

3 Guards UCLA Should Pursue in Transfer Portal

Andrew L. Ferguson Jr

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Apr 3, 2026

Tarris Reed Jr. is an elite rebounder who could tilt UConn’s Final Four game against Illinois in the Huskies’ favor.

SI:AM | One Thing to Know About Each Final Four Game

Dan Gartland

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Apr 3, 2026

Mar 8, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Gianna Kneepkens (8) reacts after a play against the Iowa Hawkeyes during the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

3 Ways UCLA Can Take Down Texas in Final Four

Andrew L. Ferguson Jr

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Apr 3, 2026

Though UConn played South Carolina in last year’s championship game, Huskies coach Geno Auriemma says the Gamecocks are a much better team this time around.

This May Be a Familiar Women’s Final Four, but It’s Not a Rerun of Last Year

Emma Baccellieri

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Apr 3, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; UCLA Bruins forward Eric Dailey Jr. (3) reacts against the UCF Knights in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

How Eric Dailey Jr's Return Influences UCLA's Offseason

Andrew L. Ferguson Jr

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Apr 3, 2026

The Texas Longhorns and forward Madison Booker are favored in the Final Four.

Texas vs. UCLA Prediction, Odds, Key Player for Women’s NCAA Tournament Final Four

Peter Dewey

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Apr 3, 2026

Mar 19, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Mick Cronin speaks with the media before a practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

5 Reasons UCLA Fans Should Be Excited for Next Season

Andrew L. Ferguson Jr

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Apr 3, 2026

Mar 29, 2026; Sacramento, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins forward Angela Dugalić (32) and center Lauren Betts (51) celebrate after defeating the Duke Blue Devils in an Elite Eight game in the Sacramento Regional 4 of the women's 2026 NCAA Tournament at the Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

3 Longhorns Who Could End UCLA's Tournament Run

Andrew L. Ferguson Jr

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Apr 3, 2026

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