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The talented Bruins team lost focus during losses near the end of the regular season, but practiced what they preached to earn a No. 1 seed and first-round win.

Lauren Betts finishes with 14 points and six rebounds and No. 1-seeded UCLA capitalizes on its size advantage to dominate Southern 84-46 in the opening round of the NCAA tournament.

Ahead of a tough NCAA tournament game against potent Tennessee, UCLA men's basketball coach Mick Cronin has shifted from critic to cheerleader.

Eric Dailey Jr. and Skyy Clark each finished with 14 points as UCLA overcame a temporary injury to Aday Mara to cruise to a 72-47 win over Utah State in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

By having Lauren Betts and other players watch their best plays, UCLA coach Cori Close is boosting their confidence ahead of a March Madness title run.

March Madness 2025: Here's how to watch the NCAA women's basketball tournament first-round game between UCLA and Southern on Friday.

UCLA basketball manager Finn Barkenaes has a unique NIL deal with Niagara Bottling, raising his profile during the NCAA tournament.

Seven of the Bruins' top 10 players have not played in an NCAA tournament game. That will change for seventh-seeded UCLA on Thursday night against Utah State.

Skyy Clark has become a vital part of UCLA's NCAA tournament push despite having to watch his father battle a series of life-threatening health issues.

Here's a look at the players to watch, potential Cinderella teams and matchup analysis for each region of the 2025 NCAA women's basketball tournament.