UCLA women's basketball coach Cori Close emphasizes that despite being ranked No. 1 for much of the season, the Bruins are seen as underdogs heading into the Final Four against UConn. Close notes this underestimation has helped the team maintain focus. With 34 wins this season, their two losses were avenged during the Big Ten tournament. UConn, with a substantial history of successes, comes in on a winning streak, posing a significant challenge as both teams prepare for a fierce semifinal clash.
We've spent more time as No. 1 in the country all year long, and we were the most non-talked-about No. 1 team in history.
I think a lot of people don't expect us to win. We're ready, we're prepared, and use that as motivation.
This is this year's UConn's team, not the last 10 or 20 years of UConn teams, and this is our UCLA team.
I have a lot of confidence, both mentally and physically and tactically, in this UCLA team. I think it's going to be a great battle.
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