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Close (center) led the Bruins to their first women's NCAA Final Four after beating the Tigers on Sunday.

UCLA Shows It Is More Than Just Lauren Betts

Close (center) led the Bruins to their first women's NCAA Final Four after beating the Tigers on Sunday.

UCLA Shows It Is More Than Just Lauren Betts

The No. 1 overall seed Bruins generally win by playing through their All-American 6' 7" center. They made it to the Final Four because of how they can play without her.

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Duke Blue Devils head coach Gail Goestenkors reacts after a play against the Maryland Terrapins in the first half at the Comcast Center in College Park, MD. The Blue Devils won 69-57.

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TCU Horned Frogs guard Van Lith handles the ball.

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