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UCLA Has Improved in One Major Way in This Final Four: It Can Play Ugly

Don’t be fooled by the Bruins’ sweet dispositions. This team can be tough and gritty when it needs to be, as shown in a 51–44 slog against Texas on Friday.

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UCLA withstands Texas' late charge, reaches first national championship game with grinding 51-44 win

Lauren Betts had 16 points and made a huge block late, and UCLA withstood a late charge by Texas for a 51-44 win to reach the women’s NCAA Tournament national championship game for the first time

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Women’s Final Four Recap: South Carolina Stuns UConn, UCLA Holds Off Texas

The women’s Final Four wasn’t short on drama. Sports Illustrated followed along during it all.

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Women's Final Four Power Rankings: How UConn, South Carolina, Texas, UCLA Stack Up

In a women's Final Four featuring all four No. 1 seeds, which March Madness juggernaut looks the strongest?

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Expert Picks, Predictions and Players to Watch for the Women’s Final Four

Our writers and editors go through their favorite moments of the tournament so far, who could be a breakout star and who’s going to win it all this weekend in Phoenix.

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March Madness: Three Bold Predictions for Women’s NCAA Tournament Final Four

It all comes down to Friday and Sunday in Phoenix.

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SI:AM | The Women’s Final Four Is Running It Back

Good morning, I’m Tyler Lauletta, filling in for Dan Gartland, who was ruled out on an overturned strike call thanks to the ABS challenge system. Good system! I

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Braylon Mullins’s Miracle: Ranking the 12 Most Improbable Shots of March Madness

Based largely on shock value, here are the NCAA men’s tournament buckets that also had historic impact, spontaneity, a degree of difficulty and contextual drama.

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The 25 Best Men’s NCAA Tournament Non-Championship Games of the Past 25 Years

Sports Illustrated looks back at the past 25 seasons from 2000 to ’25 in men’s college basketball, ranking the top 25 March Madness games that did not crown a champion.

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UCLA Returns to the Final Four With a More Confident Lauren Betts Leading the Way

The Bruins had a shaky start to their Elite Eight win over Duke, but their star center has learned how to step up as a game-changing presence when things get tough.

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Women’s March Madness: UCLA’s Monster Second Half Has Bruins Back in Final Four

The Elite Eight has arrived. Follow along as Sports Illustrated delivers live updates, scores and analysis during Sunday’s matchups from the women’s NCAA tournament.

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March Madness: Four Bold Predictions for Women’s Elite Eight

Will all four No. 1 seeds advance to the Final Four in the women’s NCAA tournament? Or will a surprise team play spoiler?

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Women’s March Madness Sweet 16: Live Updates, Scores From Friday’s Games

Follow the Sweet 16 with Sports Illustrated analysis, updates, highlights and more throughout Friday’s four games.

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Reseeding the Sweet 16: Ranking Every Team Left in Women’s March Madness

After some surprise upsets in the women's NCAA tournament, here's how the remaining 16 teams measure up.

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Slow-Paced Slugfest Likely Awaits Bruins vs. UConn

The X-Factor for UCLA vs. UConn could be Trent Perry, who is averaging 17.3 points per game over the last three games.

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March Madness 2026 women’s predictions: can anyone thwart a UConn repeat?

Can anyone derail the Connecticut juggernaut? Our contributors pick the winners, sleepers and upsets for this year’s women’s NCAA Tournament

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Streaky UCLA Poised for First-Round Shootout with UCF

The health of Donovan Dent and Tyler Bilodeau will be key for the Bruins against UCF in the NCAA Tournament.

The Independent UK

'Mother Bruin' brings support as the UCLA women open March Madness

When the one-loss UCLA women open March Madness this weekend, their biggest fan will be sitting in her usual spot near the bench

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Ranking the 68 Best Women’s Basketball Players in the March Madness Field

From impressive freshmen to top 2026 WNBA draft prospects, this year’s NCAA tournament will have highlight-worthy talent.

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Top Women’s Teams With the Clearest Paths to the Final Four

Not all No. 1 seeds are created equal—ranking each top team's road to Phoenix.

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Top 2026 WNBA Draft Prospects to Watch During March Madness

Before these players think about where they might be playing pro this summer, they’re on a quest for a national title.

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Picking the Best Men's NCAA Tournament Teams at Each Seed Line

Which No. 1 seed is king? Which middle seed could make a deep run? Here are the best teams at each seed line in the men's NCAA tournament.

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Dane Miller’s NCAA Bracket Analysis for Teams in the West

With 11 teams from the West, or aligned with conferences in the region, making the Big Dance, there’s plenty to discuss.

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March Madness: Four Teams With the Clearest Path to the Men’s Final Four

Plus, here are the lower seeds in each region that could make a run in the NCAA tournament.

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Key Injuries to Remember When Filling Out Your Men’s March Madness Bracket

A number of contenders are dealing with crucial injuries on their rosters heading in the NCAA tournament.

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