No. 4 Texas (5-0) vs. No. 3 UCLA (6-0)
Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025 – 1:00 p.m. Central
Michelob ULTRA Arena | Las Vegas, Nev.
TELEVISION: The games will be nationally televised on truTV. JB Long, Candace Parker and Chelsea Sherrod have the call.
RADIO: The game will be broadcast on AM 1300. Roger Wallace and Kathy Harston will have the call.
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DEFENSE GETTING IT DONE: The Longhorns rank third in the NCAA in turnover margin and ninth in turnovers forced per game. Texas is forcing opponents into 28.6 turnovers per game.
EFFICIENT SCORING: The Longhorns lead the country in field goal percentage at 58.6 percent and have reached 100 points in three of their five games.
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UCLA Head Coach: Cori Close since 2011
UCLA Regular Season:
vs San Diego St W 77-53
vs Santa Barbara W 87-50
vs 6 Oklahoma W 73-59
vs 11 North Carolina W 78-60
vs South Florida W 94-61
vs Southern W 88-37
AI: UCLA Team Strengths & Key Players
Dominant Frontcourt: Senior center Lauren Betts is a preeminent force, having earned the 2025 Naismith Defensive Player of the Year award and leading the team in scoring, rebounding, and blocks last season (20.2 PPG, 9.5 RPG, 2.9 BPG). She is complemented by her younger sister, freshman forward Sienna Betts, the No. 2 national recruit, who adds toughness and depth once healthy.
Experienced Backcourt: The guard rotation is led by senior Kiki Rice, a consistent starter and All-Big Ten honoree who provides leadership and playmaking (12.8 PPG, 5.0 APG). The healthy return of graduate transfer Charlisse Leger-Walker, an all-conference player who missed the last season due to injury, provides another dynamic and experienced ball-handler.
Perimeter Shooting: A key offseason addition, graduate transfer Gianna Kneepkens from Utah, significantly boosts the Bruins' outside shooting, having shot 44.8% from three-point range last season.
Coaching Excellence: Head coach Cori Close was named the 2025 AP and WBCA Coach of the Year after leading the team to a program-record 34 wins and their first Final Four. Her experienced staff and ability to integrate talent are major assets.