What happened to Lauren Betts? UCLA star briefly exits national championship game with throat issue
UCLA star Lauren Betts briefly had to exit Sunday's national championship game against South Carolina. Here's what you need to know.
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UCLA got off to another blazing start in the national championship game, taking an early lead over South Carolina, but the focus quickly shifted to Lauren Betts' health. The Bruins star was seen on the bench struggling with an apparent throat issue, coughing into a towel as the rest of her team played on. She returned at the start of the second quarter.
UCLA is pursuing its first title since 1978 and first of the women's NCAA Tournament era, but the path would have become much more difficult without Betts on the floor. Here's what you need to know about Betts' apparent injury and her explanation. LIVE: Follow updates from South Carolina vs.
UCLA in championship game What happened to Lauren Betts' throat? Betts was seen favoring her throat and repeatedly coughing on the sideline, though UCLA's medical staff didn't appear to be intensely treating her. Even as Betts stood up and walked around during a break, she was still coughing and reaching for her throat.