SRES718119th Congress

A resolution commending and congratulating the University of California, Los Angeles Bruins women's basketball team for winning the 2026 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Basketball National Championship.

Sponsored By: Senator Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]

Passed Senate

Summary

Commends the UCLA Bruins women's basketball team for winning the 2026 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball National Championship. The Bruins defeated the University of South Carolina Gamecocks 79-51 on April 5, 2026 at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix. This is UCLA's first NCAA women's basketball title and the program's second NCAA national championship, bringing UCLA's total to 126 team national championships, the second-most in the NCAA. Head Coach Cori Close led the team to a 37-1 season with an undefeated Big Ten record and both the Big Ten regular season and tournament titles. Six seniors scored every point in the title game and Lauren Betts posted 14 points and 11 rebounds and was named the NCAA Tournament's Most Outstanding Player. The resolution congratulates the players, coaches, staff, and requests that the Senate Secretary transmit an enrolled copy to UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk, Head Coach Cori Close, and Athletic Director Martin Jarmond.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]

CA • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 4/30/2026

Roll Call Votes

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