In a hard‑fought Final Four matchup, UCLA defeated Texas 2026 at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix. The Bruins’ defense, led by center Lauren Betts, held Texas forward Madison Booker to a low shooting percentage.
The win, highlighted by Betts’ block on Booker and a strong finish, gives UCLA a spot in the national championship game. Texas coach Vic Schaefer disputed a call late in the fourth quarter, but the Bruins maintained control.