As the NCAA Women's Final Four approaches, No. 1 UCLA is set to take on No. 2 Connecticut on Friday at Amalie Arena. Despite being the top seed with a record of 34 wins and its first Final Four appearance, UCLA enters the matchup as the underdog. Coach Cori Close emphasized that performance will be key. Connecticut's Paige Bueckers, a top WNBA prospect, is on fire, averaging 35 points in recent games, while UCLA's Lauren Betts, a defensive powerhouse, is also crucial for the Bruins' performance.
Cori Close emphasized that the outcome ultimately relies on team performance, stating, 'It's going to all shake out about who shows up to perform, who plays their best when their best is needed.'
Paige Bueckers has been in phenomenal form, averaging 35 points in her last three games and helping Connecticut aim to break a nine-year championship drought.
Lauren Betts, averaging 20 points and 9.6 rebounds, is a vital player for UCLA, recognized as the Naismith defensive player of the year.
The Bruins, despite being the top overall seed, remain largely overlooked and considered underdogs against a formidable Connecticut team in the Final Four.
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