Cori Close's relishes 15-year journey to national championship with UCLA
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UCLA coach Cori Close led her team to a national championship, defeating South Carolina 79-51. Close's 15-year journey with UCLA culminated in this victory, with her team showcasing impressive defensive skills and making history in the process.
UCLA won the national championship, defeating South Carolina 79-51. The Bruins' defense was impressive, allowing only 51 points and limiting the Gamecocks to 29% shooting from the field. This was UCLA's first title under coach Cori Close, who has been with the team for 15 years. Close's leadership and the team's hard work paid off, making them the first team to hold an opponent under 30% shooting from the field and less than 15% from 3-point range in a national title game. The Bruins' victory was a historic moment, with the team allowing only 95 points combined in their final two games. UCLA's championship win marked a milestone in Close's career, who had been working towards this goal since she arrived at UCLA in 2011.
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