The Huskies and Bruins are battling tonight for a spot in Sunday’s national championship game, where South Carolina awaits.  USA TODAY Sports is bringing you live updates, scores, highlights and analysis throughout the game.

Lauren Betts was the Big Ten and national defensive player of the year, led UCLA to a Big Ten title and was the first, first-team All-American in program history. She also helped the Bruins get to their first NCAA Tournament Final Four.

The Bruins were led, like they were all season, by Wooden Award finalist Lauren Betts. The 6-foot-7 junior had 17 points, seven rebounds and six blocks, while Gabriela Jaquez's 18 points and Timea Gardiner's 15 helped see UCLA over the line.