
"Hey, coach Close and the UCLA women's basketball team. Congratulations on your first national championship in history. From one champion to another, you guys went wire to wire as being the best basketball team in college basketball all year long."
"You did it with class, integrity, toughness, and you guys made the entire Bruin Nation so proud. Congratulations and celebrate tonight. You guys all deserve it."
The UCLA women's basketball team achieved their first national championship by defeating South Carolina 79-51. They ended the season with a remarkable 37-1 record and a 31-game winning streak, earning the top rank in the final Associated Press poll. Celebrations included recognition from the Los Angeles Lakers and a ceremonial first pitch at Dodger Stadium. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts congratulated the team, emphasizing their excellence and the pride they brought to the Bruin Nation. The team also set a WNBA Draft record, highlighting their success.
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