Lauren Betts and UCLA Reach First Final Four of Women’s NCAA Tournament, Beating LSU 72–65

UCLA players and staff surround a trophy and banner for a photograph after their win against LSU in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament in Spokane, Wash., on March 30, 2025. Young Kwak/AP Photo

SPOKANE, Wash.—Lauren Betts had 17 points and seven rebounds despite spending the entire second quarter on the bench, and top overall seed UCLA reached its first Final Four of the women’s NCAA Tournament with a 72–65 victory over LSU on Sunday.

The 6-foot-7 Betts added six blocks for the Bruins (34–2), who will face the winner of Monday’s game between Southern California and UConn. The Final Four is Friday night in Tampa, Florida.