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Lauren Betts and UCLA Are Final Four-Bound After Rallying Past Duke with a Strong Second Half
- On Sunday, top-seeded UCLA defeated Duke 70-58 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, advancing to the women's Final Four for the second consecutive season.
- Duke led by 10 points at halftime behind guards Ashlon Jackson, Taina Mair, and Riley Nelson, while UCLA committed 12 turnovers and struggled to find offensive rhythm.
- Senior center Lauren Betts anchored the comeback with 23 points, 10 rebounds, and five blocks, while Angela Dugalic contributed 15 points off the bench as UCLA outscored Duke 39-19 in the second half.
- Advancing with a 35-1 record, the Bruins will face the winner of the Texas-Michigan matchup on Friday in Phoenix, where UCLA pursues its first women's national title.
- Before the game, fans inside the arena joined together to finish "The Star-Spangled Banner" after the anthem singer's microphone malfunctioned, creating a moment of unity before the regional final.
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For Cori Close, the Big Dance 2026 isn’t just about the pressure of helping her team to a first National title; it’s far more personal. The UCLA Bruins rallied past Duke with a 70–58 win in the Elite 8. Despite this win and the team’s second consecutive Final Four qualification, Close reflected on the pressure she is under in this March Madness campaign, put on her by her senior players. The moment unfolded during the post-game press conference,…
Temple Daily Telegram
Lauren Betts and UCLA are Final Four-bound after rallying past Duke with a strong second half
Lauren Betts had 23 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks to help UCLA rally from a rare halftime deficit and beat Duke 70-58, advancing to the women’s Final Four for the second straight season. The top-seeded Bruins will play either…
Santa Maria Times
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