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Cori Close Leads UCLA to First Crown- LITE

April 5, 2026 | LITE Edition: #251
Hey, Hoophead!
From a field of 68 to one final moment, the madness has delivered a new champion. UCLA stood tall on the biggest stage, overcoming South Carolina and handing Dawn Staley and the Gamecocks another year of heartbreak.
Cori Close finally brought the championship to Los Angeles, as Lauren Betts sealed her fairytale ending.


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Emotions Run High as Cori Close Leads UCLA to Historic First Title Over South Carolina |
UCLA captures its first national championship as Cori Close leads a dominant performance against South Carolina. |

![]() | 5 Takeaways From UCLA vs South Carolina as the Bruins Make History With First National Title FULL STORY |

What Do You Think Hurt South Carolina The Most In The Championship Game? |

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