Jimmy Kimmel presents a fake trophy to the UCLA women’s basketball champions to give to Trump

UCLA Women’s Basketball Team Faces Political Commentary on Kimmel Show The national champion women’s basketball team from UCLA found themselves in a unique political spotlight during a recent appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” Kimmel hosted players Lauren Betts, Kiki Rice, Gabriela Jaquez, Angela Dugalich, along with coach Cori Close for a group interview on Tuesday. […]
Lauren Betts from UCLA shares her excitement after meeting LeBron James.

UCLA’s Lauren Betts Reacts to Meeting LeBron James Even national champions have their standout moments. In a recent video that surfaced online, Lauren Betts, the center for the UCLA women’s basketball team, was caught having an emotional reaction after crossing paths with LeBron James on Tuesday night. Betts, who just celebrated her team’s victory over […]
UCLA women’s basketball team recognized at Thunder and Lakers game

Bruins Celebrated After Championship Win During the first quarter of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 123-87 win against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena, the spotlight shifted. The UCLA Bruins women’s basketball team made a memorable appearance, holding more than just a trophy—they held a piece of history. Just two nights earlier, they had secured […]
UCLA women’s basketball needs to rebuild its team after the championship.

Winning championships certainly makes rebuilding a roster easier. That’s how UCLA women’s basketball coach Cori Close felt shortly before the transfer portal opened on Monday, following her team’s first NCAA title victory. After the championship win, she mentioned to her mom, “The transfer portal just got easier.” It’s a crucial moment as she’s anticipating five […]
UCLA women’s basketball receives a warm reception upon returning to campus

UCLA Women’s Basketball Team Celebrated After Championship Win After the UCLA women’s basketball team clinched the national championship, they were warmly welcomed back by enthusiastic fans at their campus in Westwood. Returning from their victory against South Carolina in the NCAA Tournament final, the Bruins received a hero’s reception as their bus pulled into Pauley […]
UCLA wins against South Carolina, 79-51, to secure their first women’s basketball championship

UCLA Bruins Capture First Women’s Basketball National Championship In a historic moment, the UCLA Bruins have secured their first national championship in women’s basketball. They achieved this milestone by decisively defeating the South Carolina Gamecocks, last season’s champions, with a score of 79-51. The game marked the Bruins’ third consecutive appearance in the national title […]
UCLA women’s basketball transformed from a lesser-known team to national champions through a remarkable collective effort.

UCLA Wins Historic National Championship PHOENIX — With just under four minutes left in the 2026 NCAA Women’s National Championship Game, UCLA’s Lauren Betts and Kiki Rice exited the game, heading for a heartfelt hug with head coach Cori Close. Moments later, senior Gabriela Jacks drained a 3-pointer, extending the Bruins’ lead to 79-45. As […]
Jaime Jaquez watches UCLA play South Carolina in the national championship.

Jaime Jaquez Jr. Celebrates Family and Basketball PHOENIX – After scoring 32 points against the Washington Wizards, Jaime Jaquez Jr. hopped on an American Airlines flight to catch his sister compete in the NCAA Championship Game. It was a thrilling 24 hours for Jaquez, who stepped into the Mortgage Matchup Center on Sunday afternoon, donning […]
South Carolina vs. UCLA: Overview and forecast for the 2026 NCAA women’s national championship game

NCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship Game Announcement PHOENIX — The upcoming NCAA women’s basketball national championship will feature South Carolina and UCLA battling for the title and bragging rights. The game is scheduled to tip off at 3:30 PM ET and will be aired live on ABC. In a recent semifinal match, the University of […]
Five key points to consider in the UCLA versus South Carolina championship game

PHOENIX – The UCLA women’s basketball team has gone from being fans of models to becoming one themselves. This transition was greatly influenced by the University of South Carolina. To uplift their game, the Bruins have been scheduling matches against the Gamecocks for years. Coach Cori Close viewed Dawn Staley’s championship-winning program as a benchmark […]