Lauren Betts for UCLA/photo/Instagram@uclawbb UCLA won the NCAA Women’s Championship by defeating South Carolina, marking the first NCAA title in the history of its women's program. Last year, South Carolina lost to UConn in the finals. Coach Dawn Staley has achieved three NCAA titles, winning in 2017, 2022, and 2024. This season was her seventh appearance in the Final Four. UCLA's coach, Cori Close , led the team to an impressive season with a record of 36-1. She's been t