UCLA Heading to First National Championship in NCAA Era
UCLA women’s basketball is heading to its first national championship in the NCAA era. The No. 1 seed Bruins defeated the No.
1 seed Longhorns in the semi-finals of the 2026 NCAA Tournament on Friday in Phoenix, Arizona. It was…
UCLA women’s basketball is heading to its first national championship in the NCAA era. The No. 1 seed Bruins defeated the No.
1 seed Longhorns in the semi-finals of the 2026 NCAA Tournament on Friday in Phoenix, Arizona. It was a low-scoring game on both sides, as UCLA gave up 23 turnovers in its 51-44 victory over Texas. Apr 3, 2026; Phoenix, AZ, USA; UCLA Bruins forward Gabriela Jaquez (11) high fives guard Kiki Rice (1) after a shot against the Texas Longhorns during the second half of a semifinal of the Final Four of the women’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Mortgage Matchup Center.
Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images UCLA made it to the Final Four for the first time in the NCAA era last year but ultimately fell short to UConn. This time around, the Bruins will get a chance to battle for the national title. Who Will UCLA Play in the National Championship?