The No. 11-ranked UCLA Bruins are defending champions and underdogs—at least for now
Sienna Betts and head coach Cori Close. | MediaNews Group via Getty Images Just seven months ago, the UCLA Bruins tasted victory at the highest degree. They defeated the juggernaut South Carolina Gamecocks 79-51 to win the 2026 NCAA national championship. Fast forward to the present day, and the marathon is starting again at zero. However, it’s more than just a new season in Westwood. Lauren Betts, Kiki Rice, Gianna Kneepkens, Charlisse Leger-Walker, Angela Dugalić and Gabriela Jaquez are all...