UCLA put on a masterclass performance to down South Carolina 79-51 in the women’s national championship on Sunday at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix.
The win secured the Bruins their first women’s title in program history.
UCLA came out the gates on fire and continued their torrid play throughout the game.
Despite star center Lauren Betts spending some time on the bench, dealing with what she described as something being stuck in her throat, UCLA was able to weather the storm with defense.
They held the Gamecocks to a 26% shooting percentage from the field…