Overview
- Gabriela Jaquez scored 29 points on 10-of-14 shooting with five 3-pointers to lead No. 3 UCLA at Pauley Pavilion.
- Kiki Rice posted 20 points and 11 rebounds and Gianna Kneepkens added 19 as the Bruins shot 58% with 26 assists.
- Lauren Betts returned from a left arm injury and contributed seven points, easing concerns about UCLA’s frontcourt depth.
- Ex-Bruin Janiah Barker delivered a career-high 25 points for the No. 14 Lady Vols in her first game back in Westwood.
- A brief handshake-line clip drew attention postgame, which Barker later said was being miscast as she noted they shook hands, while coach Cori Close voiced support and said she had given Barker her Final Four ring with a note.