""This team is going to go down in history," Betts said. "We've earned it.""
""This group is so special," Jaquez told the crowd that filled half the arena. "We're all best friends.""
""Let me tell you," she said. "L.A. cares about women's basketball now and you guys helped do that.""
""It's getting some company. I can't wait," said Denise Curry, who starred for the Bruins on that team, along with Ann Meyers Drysdale."
UCLA women's basketball team celebrated their first NCAA championship at Pauley Pavilion. Lauren Betts expressed pride in the team's historic achievement. Teammates Gabriela Jaquez and Charlisse Leger-Walker joined in the festivities, showcasing their camaraderie. The championship game against South Carolina attracted 9.9 million viewers, highlighting growing interest in women's basketball. Coach Cori Close reflected on the journey since 2011, emphasizing the community's support. A banner will soon commemorate this title, joining the previous AIAW championship banner from 1978, marking a significant milestone for the program.
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