Paige Bueckers has the UConn women’s basketball team back in the Final Four for the 24th time in program history. Lauren Betts has UCLA in the Final Four for the first time ever. The Huskies and Bruins are battling tonight for a spot in Sunday’s national championship game, where the winner will face either South Carolina or Texas.
Bueckers has been on a scoring tear during March Madness, hunting her first national championship ring and Geno Auriemma’s 12th. Betts and the Bruins have shown their toughness and perseverance during March Madness as they try to reach the national championship game for the first time in program history.
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When is next UConn women’s basketball game?
The Huskies tip off against the UCLA Bruins at 9:30 p.m. ET.
Where can I watch UConn women’s basketball tonight vs. UCLA?
ESPN is airing the contest. You can also stream on Fubo with a free trial.
Paige Bueckers stats
Superstar UConn guard Paige Bueckers has poured in 105 points over the last three games, setting a record for most points by a Huskies player in a three-game span. The fifth-year senior averages 20.1 points, 4.4 boards, 4.8 assists and 2.1 steals per game to lead the Huskies. She shoots 54.3% from the floor and 42.7% from 3.
Lauren Betts stats
UCLA center Lauren Betts averages nearly a double-double this season: 20.0 points and 9.6 rebounds per game to go along with 2.8 assists and 3.0 blocks. In four games this March Madness, Betts has put up 23 points, 9.25 rebounds and 3.5 blocks per game. Ready Nancy Armour’s full story on how Lauren Betts has evolved as a player.
Where is Paige Bueckers from?
Paige Bueckers is from Hopkins, Minnesota.
Gabriela Jaquez stats
Gabriela Jaquez has become a major contributor to a deep Bruins tournament run. She was instrumental in UCLA’s Elite Eight win over LSU, leading the team with 18 points and drilling a huge late 3-pointer. She averages 9.9 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game.
UCLA women’s basketball roster
Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year Lauren Betts has shown up and recorded monster March Madness numbers for UCLA, including a historic 31-point, 10-rebound performance in the Sweet 16. That night, she shot 93.8% from the field, tying the record for the highest field-goal percentage in an NCAA Tournament game with a minimum 15 attempts. Betts is top five in the nation in field goal percentage (64.91%) and blocks per game (3), but she not only scores and defends. Betts also creates open looks for her teammates. And UCLA’s role players have made opposing teams pay. Gabriela Jaquez and Timea Gardiner combined for nine of UCLA’s 10 threes in the team’s Elite Eight win. Here’s the full UCLA women’s basketball roster. — Cydney Henderson
How to watch Women’s Final Four
ESPN is airing both contests. You can also stream on Fubo with a free trial.
Final Four games tonight
South Carolina vs. Texas live updates and highlights (tips off at 7 p.m. ET)
UConn vs. UCLA tips off at 9:30 p.m. ET
UConn vs. UCLA predictions
Nancy Armour, USA TODAY: UConn
Meghan L. Hall, For The Win: UConn
Cora Hall, Knoxville News Sentinel: UConn
UCLA vs. UConn odds
Odds via BetMGM as of Friday, April 4.
Spread: UConn -7.5
Moneyline Favorite: UConn -400
Moneyline Underdog: UCLA +310
Total: 135.5