UCLA Wins First NCAA Women's Basketball Title

UCLA beat South Carolina 79-51.

UCLA achieved its goal.

UCLA seniors like Gabriela Jaquez and Lauren Betts won the school's first NCAA women's basketball title.

Jaquez scored 21 points and Betts added 16 in the title game.

Jaquez said she imagined this moment many times and is very proud.

The Bruins completed their journey through March Madness with a near-record win.

UCLA coach Cori Close said the win is beyond her wildest dreams.

The confetti began to fall after the game.

Betts led UCLA with her fellow seniors and had 10 rebounds and 5 assists.

The group of players coach Close put together won the championship.

Close said the team's character determined their success.

UCLA won its first title since 1978.

South Carolina lost its second straight championship game.

The Bruins were strong defensively, led by Betts.

South Carolina's coach said UCLA is a quality team with experienced players.

The Bruins had an easier time offensively than in the semifinal game.

The Bruins extended their lead in the second quarter.

UCLA put the game away in the third quarter.

South Carolina's coach said they didn't have it that day.

South Carolina avoided the most lopsided loss in championship history.

The Gamecocks were trying to cement their name as the top program.

The Gamecocks had their worst shooting game of the season.

Tessa Johnson led South Carolina with 14 points.

Makeer added 11 points for the Gamecocks.

The score showed the difference between the teams.

UCLA coach Cori Close has been with the school for 15 seasons.

Close was mentored by legendary coach John Wooden.

Close said she tried to stay true to Wooden's principles.

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