UCLA Stuns South Carolina 77-62 to Win First-Ever NCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship

In a historic upset, the UCLA Bruins defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks 77-62 on Sunday evening in Phoenix, Arizona, claiming their first-ever NCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship. The Bruins delivered a dominant wire-to-wire performance that shocked the college basketball world.

A Championship Moment Long in the Making

South Carolina entered as 3.5-point favorites, riding a 43-game winning streak spanning the entire 2025-26 season. UCLA, however, had other plans. The Bruins executed their game plan flawlessly from tip-off, building an early lead and never relinquishing control.

The Road to the Title

UCLA knocked off Texas 51-44 in the semifinals. South Carolina had ended UConn’s 54-game winning streak with a 62-48 victory, setting the stage for a historic showdown. This title is a watershed moment for the UCLA women’s basketball program. For more sports news, visit the FixItWhy Blog.