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CBS Sports |
UCLA is advancing to the Women's NCAA Tournament Final Four for the first time in program history after a 72-65 win over LSU.
The New York Times |
UCLA coach Cori Close basked in confetti at midcourt on Sunday afternoon after her Bruins defeated LSU, 72-65.
Los Angeles Times |
UCLA earned its highest NCAA tournament position in school history Sunday, securing the tournament’s No. 1 overall seed.

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