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UCLA wins first women’s national title, beats South Carolina 79-51

UCLA capped a historic season with a dominant championship performance, defeating South Carolina 79-51 in the NCAA women’s national title game.

Lauren Betts—part of the Bruins’ elite senior group—was central to the rout and later earned Most Outstanding Player honors for the tournament. Multiple storylines around the title emphasized how UCLA’s senior leadership translated into both scoring and execution when the game mattered most.

The Gamecocks, making yet another appearance in the championship game, were unable to slow UCLA’s defensive pressure and overall efficiency. After semifinal matchups that set up what was described as a defensive, low-fun “rock fight” in the title game, UCLA leaned into that style and controlled the pace.

What this result changes

• UCLA gets its program’s first women’s NCAA championship, ending a long wait and validating a season described as a “revolution” in how the program grew its profile.
• South Carolina’s back-to-back championship-game heartbreak continues, with the team again falling short in a title matchup.
• Betts’ breakout moment becomes the defining narrative of the tournament—she was both a statistical centerpiece and the emotional anchor for the Bruins.

The win also triggered widespread celebration and social-media reaction, reflecting the scale of the achievement beyond just the final score.