Minnesota's Season Ends as No. 1 UCLA Pulls Away in Sweet 16
The No. 1 UCLA Bruins defeated the No. 4 Minnesota Gophers 80-56 in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament, advancing to the Elite Eight. UCLA will face either No. 2 LSU or No. 3 Duke in the next round, seeking a return trip to the Final Four.
The UCLA Bruins secured an 80-56 win over the Minnesota Gophers in the Sweet 16. UCLA led the entire game, but Minnesota kept it close in the first half. The Bruins pulled away in the second half, outscoring the Gophers by a significant margin. Kiki Rice led UCLA with 21 points, while Lauren Betts added 16 points and 5 rebounds. Minnesota's season ended with the loss, despite a strong performance from Grace Grocholski, who scored 12 points. UCLA will await their next opponent in the Elite Eight.
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