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Gabriela Jaquez lived out her childhood dream by leading UCLA to its first women's basketball national championship since 1978, dominating South Carolina 79-51 in a historic performance. The Camarillo native put up 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists, becoming only the fifth woman in NCAA history to achieve those numbers in a championship game.
Gabriela Jaquez just became the fifth pick in the WNBA Draft, joining her brother Jaime in professional basketball. The UCLA national champion received a heartfelt Instagram message from her Miami Heat brother celebrating their shared success.
Gabriela Jáquez just became the fifth pick in the WNBA draft, making history alongside her NBA brother as the first Mexican-American siblings in both leagues. The UCLA champion also helped set two draft records in one incredible night.
A classical composer from Mexico City just swept the Grammy Awards, winning three statuettes for music inspired by ancient cenotes and her country's heritage. Gabriela Ortiz's breakthrough moment proves that cultural roots and classical innovation can create magic on the world's biggest stage.
Kauai's Gabriela Bryan kicked off the 2026 surf season with a commanding victory at Australia's iconic Bells Beach, proving her breakout year wasn't a one-time wonder. The 24-year-old's fifth career win puts her in elite company with Hawaii legends like John John Florence and Carissa Moore.
For the first time in program history, UCLA's women's basketball team is one win away from a national championship after defeating Texas 51-44 in the semifinals. The Bruins will face South Carolina on Sunday in a matchup that brings senior Gabriella Jaquez full circle against a team she's faced throughout her college career.
Gabriela Perez is heading to college with a $4,000 scholarship to become a special education teacher. Her goal: create inclusive classrooms where every student feels supported.
Professionals are escaping burnout by building portfolio careers with multiple income streams. Women like Gabriela Flax show how combining passions can lead to fulfilling work and financial freedom.
A Michigan credit union just gave 22 high school seniors a total of $13,500 in scholarships to help launch their college dreams. Among them is Gabriela DiCosmo, an Eisenhower High School grad heading to Miami University to study how she can give back to her community.
Six UCLA women's basketball players are projected to be drafted in the 2026 WNBA draft, a first in league history. Just one week after winning the national championship together, the teammates are ready to make their mark as professionals.
Former UConn star Azzi Fudd was selected first overall in the 2026 WNBA draft, earning a $500,000 contract and reuniting with teammate Paige Bueckers in Dallas. The draft showcased record-breaking moments and massive pay raises for rookies under the new collective bargaining agreement.
After nearly 50 years, UCLA's women's basketball team captured their first NCAA championship with a dominant 79-51 victory over South Carolina. The Bruins finished their season 37-1, turning last year's devastating loss into this year's triumphant celebration.
The UCLA Bruins captured their first NCAA women's basketball championship since 1978, defeating South Carolina 79-51 behind a complete team effort from six seniors. Coach Cori Close earned her first title after 15 years of patient, deliberate team building.
The national champion UCLA Bruins made WNBA history with five players selected in the first round and six overall. The celebration in New York showcased a team that won together and now gets to chase professional dreams together.
The UCLA Bruins women's basketball team brought home their first NCAA championship in nearly 50 years, sparking joyous celebrations and proving that Los Angeles truly cares about women's sports. Over 9.9 million viewers watched the historic victory.
The UCLA Bruins captured their first-ever NCAA women's basketball championship with a dominant 79-51 victory over South Carolina, ending years of heartbreak and completing a near-perfect 37-1 season. Seven seniors, including four transfers who found their home in Westwood, finally reached the peak after the program had fallen short six times since 2016.
UCLA's women's basketball team made history by capturing their first-ever NCAA championship with a dominant 79-51 victory over South Carolina. Three seniors ended their college careers by bringing home the trophy the program had never won before.
The UCLA Bruins women's basketball team claimed their first-ever NCAA championship with a historic 79-51 victory over South Carolina, capping an unforgettable season with just one loss. Five seniors played their final college game together, scoring every point in the tournament's most dominant defensive performance ever recorded.
The UCLA Bruins dominated South Carolina 79-51 to capture their first-ever women's basketball national championship, ending a magical season with confetti and tears of joy. After years of falling short, Coach Cori Close and her talented squad finally reached the mountaintop in Phoenix.
Three UCLA basketball stars celebrated their first-ever NCAA championship with a choreographed dance to Tate McRae that brought fans to their feet. The victory dance capped off a dominant 79-51 win over South Carolina and a historic moment 46 years in the making.
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