EPISODE · Apr 6, 2026 · 52 MIN
Bruins Are National Champions | Word Around Westwood Ep.14
from Word Around Westwood: A UCLA Bruins Podcast · host 247Sports
The Bruins are national champions. KJ and Connor break down UCLA women’s basketball’s historic 2026 NCAA National Championship, a dominant 79-51 dismantling of South Carolina that capped a 37-1 season for the ages. Lauren Betts was named Most Outstanding Player, and Gabriela Jaquez delivered one of the all-time championship game performances — 21 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists — becoming just the fifth player in history to post that line in a national title game. The guys also get into Gianna Kneepkens’ shooting, Kiki Rice’s leadership, Charlisse Leger-Walker’s role, Angela Dugalic’s contribution, and what Cori Close’s 15-year journey to the mountain top means for UCLA basketball.
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The Bruins are national champions. KJ and Connor break down UCLA women’s basketball’s historic 2026 NCAA National Championship, a dominant 79-51 dismantling of South Carolina that capped a 37-1 season for the ages. Lauren Betts was named Most Outstanding Player, and Gabriela Jaquez delivered one of the all-time championship game performances — 21 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists — becoming just the fifth player in history to post that line in a national title game. The guys also get into Gianna Kneepkens’ shooting, Kiki Rice’s leadership, Charlisse Leger-Walker’s role, Angela Dugalic’s contribution, and what Cori Close’s 15-year journey to the mountain top means for UCLA basketball.
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