UCLA Blowout Gives Women’s Basketball a Rare New Power
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UCLA won the NCAA women's basketball tournament by defeating South Carolina 79-51, marking a rare new power in the sport. The team's victory is a culmination of a decade-long build by UCLA and head coach Cori Close, who have capitalized on the new era of chaos in college sports.
UCLA won the NCAA women's basketball tournament by defeating South Carolina 79-51. The team leaned heavily on transfers, including 6'7" star Lauren Betts. UCLA's win marks a new era in women's college basketball, with the team becoming a potential new power. The school's move to the Big Ten conference has provided financial comfort, with media rights revenue increasing to $60 million. UCLA's spending on women's basketball has also increased, from $2.5 million in 2011-2012 to $7.8 million in 2023-24. The team's victory is a significant milestone for the program, which has been building over the past decade under head coach Cori Close.
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