Lauren Betts shares her key to revenge match against Texas in Final Four

Lauren Betts #51 of the UCLA Bruins handles the ball in the post during an NCAA basketball game against the Indiana Hoosiers, February 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, Calif. PHOENIX - The Bruins have punched their ticket to the Final Four and on Friday the next step to a national championship begins with a matchup against the powerhouse Texas Longhorns. It's a matchup that the Bruins have likely been looking for all season as they seek something that hasn’t been necessary against any other team they’ve faced: revenge.

The Longhorns delivered the Bruins their only loss of the season 76-65 on Nov. 26, 2025 and the Bruins haven't lost since. “We're excited for the opportunity to play Texas,” UCLA head coach Cori Close said.

“I'm really confident in our team and how we're going to be ready to compete. But, the bottom line is, you have to show up and play, be the best version of yourself under the things that are under your control and take care of business. ” An empty Mortgage Matchup Center before the Final Four gets fully underway.

UCLA takes on Texas at 6:30 pm MST. (Which is the same as PDT in Arizona right now) pic. twitter.