Eight teams in the women’s NCAA Tournament have advanced to Sunday’s regional finals. The next round will determine who advances to the Final Four in Tampa, Florida.
The headliner of Sunday’s Elite Eight action features No. 1 overall seed UCLA (33-2) vs. No. 3 seed LSU (31-5). Kim Mulkey’s Tigers’ has been explosive offensively, scoring 103 and 101 points in the first and second rounds, respectively, before putting No. 2 seed NC State away 80-73.
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The Bruins, led by head coach Cori Close, have been spurred by the excellence of Lauren Betts, who has averaged 25 points per game, including two consecutive 30-plus-point performances in March Madness.
Follow along live as the USA TODAY Sports Network provides live updates, scores and highlights from the women’s Elite Eight game between the Tigers and Bruins:
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LSU takes lead over UCLA
At the second media timeout, LSU has retaken an 11-9 lead with 57 seconds left in the first quarter. The Tigers have hit three straight field goals.
UCLA leads LSU at first media timeout
UCLA holds a 7-2 lead at the first media timeout in the first quarter with 4:28 left. The Tigers have opened shooting 2 of 13 from the field. Lauren Betts is 2 for 3 with four points for the Bruins.
South Carolina holds on for win over Duke
Defending national champions South Carolina held on for a 54-50 win in the first Elite Eight game of the day Sunday. The Gamecocks trailed by four entering the fourth quarter but outscored the Blue Devils 16-8 to earn the come-from-behind victory.
Starting lineups for LSU-UCLA Elite Eight game
Here’s a look at the starting lineups for LSU-UCLA for the Elite Eight matchup:
LSU:
- G: Flau’Jae Johnson
- G: Mikaylah Williams
- G: Shayeann Day-Wilson
- F: Sa’Myah Smith
- F: Aneesah Morrow
UCLA:
- G: Kiki Rice
- G: Londynn Jones
- F: Gabriela Jaquez
- F: Angela Dugalic
- C: Lauren Betts
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LSU women’s basketball roster
LSU is the fourth-highest scoring offense in the country, and the highest-scoring team remaining in the women’s NCAA Tournament, at 85.3 points per game. They are paced by a fearsome scoring trio of Aneesah Morrow, Flau’Jae Johnson and Mikaylah Williams, who score 18.8, 18.3 and 17.5 points per game, respectively. For a full breakdown of the Tigers’ roster, click here.
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LSU players warming up for Elite Eight matchup
LSU women’s basketball players have taken the court to warm up ahead of today’s Elite Eight matchup against UCLA. The winner advances to the Final Four.
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LSU women’s basketball game today
LSU and UCLA are scheduled to tip off at 3 p.m. ET from the Spokane Arena in Spokane, Washington. The winner will advance to the women’s Final Four and face the winner of Duke and South Carolina from the Birmingham 2 Regional.
LSU vs. UCLA women’s basketball predictions
Below’s a look at how experts from across the USA TODAY Sports Network are picking Sunday’s Elite Eight game between the Tigers and Bruins. For a full breakdown of the Elite Eight, click here.
- Meghan L. Hall, For The Win: UCLA
- Lulu Kesin, The Greenville News: LSU
- Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY: UCLA
- Jenna Ortiz, Arizona Republic: UCLA
- Nancy Armour, USA TODAY: UCLA
- Maxwell Donaldson, The Gadsden Times: LSU
Where to watch LSU vs. UCLA women’s basketball
- TV channel: ABC
- Streaming: March Madness Live | ESPN app | Fubo (free trial)
ABC will air both of Sunday’s Elite Eight games. Streaming options include March Madness Live and the ESPN app, both with a valid cable login. Another option is Fubo, which carries ABC and offers a free trial.
UCLA women’s basketball roster
UCLA has an average 21.1-point margin of victory this season, good for sixth in the nation but also fifth among remaining women’s NCAA Tournament teams. It’s no secret the Bruins’ dominance is centered around Betts, who leads the team in points (20.1), rebounds (9.7) and blocks (2.9) per game. Kiki Rice is also a capable scorer at 13.1 points per game, and leads the team in assists (five per game). Check out the Bruins’ full roster here.
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