The only No. 2 seed left in the tournament is facing the overall No. 1 seed for a spot in the championship game. A towering 6-foot-7 center, a defensive titan who’s swatted away opponents all season, steps onto the grand stage of the Final Four—her team’s first-ever shot at immortality. The crowd roars, the stakes soar, and then… it all unravels. Lauren Betts’ UCLA takes on the final boss, Paige Bueckers’ UConn. Can the Bruins keep dancing toward their first-ever championship game? Three-quarters in, it’s not looking too promising!
The Huskies’ fast-paced basketball has been a nightmare for the Bruins. They’ve struggled to keep up and now find themselves down by 23 with just 10 minutes remaining. Lauren Betts, in particular, has had a tough time handling the speed. Can you blame her? A tall player like her against the lightning-fast Huskies? Not exactly the matchup any big woman would want. Geno Auriemma had a clear game plan–tire Betts out from the start!
That game plan worked to perfection. But it only added to the frustration for Bruins fans. After a dominant win over the LSU Tigers, they were hoping for more of the same tonight. Instead, most will be leaving Tampa with their heads hung in disappointment.
Fans weren’t happy with what they were watching and made their frustrations clear on social media. Many took to platforms to voice their displeasure. Let’s dive into some of those reactions as Lauren Betts faced heavy scrutiny.
“Lauren Betts needs to lock in and develop a mid range so so bad,” one fan commented.
Lauren Betts needs to lock in and develop a mid range so so bad
— 7 (@KeffiyehMe7o) April 5, 2025
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