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UCLA vs Texas: Final Four Showdown

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UCLA and Texas face off in the womens Final Four semifinals, seeking revenge and a chance at their first NCAA championship. UCLA, with a 35-1 record, aims to avenge their only loss to Texas earlier this season. Texas, with a 35-3 record, looks to secure their first title since 1986. Both teams have dominated their paths, with UCLA averaging 20.9 points per game and Texas holding opponents to just 49.4 points per game. Key players include UCLAs Lauren Betts and Texas Madison Booker, who have been instrumental in their teams success. Turnovers and aggression will play a significant role in this high-stakes matchup, with Texas forcing 22 per game and UCLAs staff emphasizing team play. This desert showdown promises fireworks as these powerhouses battle for a spot in the title game.

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UCLA vs Texas: Final Four Showdown

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El Paso News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!UCLA vs Texas: Final Four Showdown. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

It's April 3rd. Welcome in. This is El Paso News today, where local news meets AI. UCLA heads into the women's final four semis with a shot at revenge against Texas, the only team that beat them this season. The Bruins sit at 35 wins in one loss, fresh off a school record winning streak. Texas, with 35 wins and three losses, handed UCLA that loaned a feat back in November, 76 to 65 in Las Vegas. Both squads dominated their pass here. UCLA crushed opponents by an average of 20.9 points per game, including four double-digit tournament wins. Texas bounced back from early stumbles with 12 straight blowouts, averaging 26.5 points per victory and locked down foes in the NCAAs, holding them to just 49.4 points per game. Players make this clash must see. UCLA's Lauren Betts, a two-time All-American, averaged 18.5 points and 7.6 rebounds on 60% shooting.

Texas's Madison Booker matches up tough at 6-foot-1, dropping 19.3 points with elite steals and assists, rewriting record books in, the process. Turnovers loom March 2. Texas forces 22 per game with physical guards, sparking UCLA's 20 miscues in their last meeting. Coaches no aggression rules. UCLA staff preaches loose balls and team play, while Texas's Vic Schafer causes crew the best he's coached. This desert showdown could crown a new champ, with Texas chasing its first title since 86, and UCLA eyeing its first NCAA crown. Expect fireworks as these powerhouses battle for the title game spot.

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