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Here's how to celebrate with the national champion UCLA Bruins
UCLA women's basketball head coach Cori Close celebrates after cutting the net down after the victory against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the National Championship of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament.
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The UCLA Bruins women's basketball team will celebrate its 2026 national championship victory at a free event on Wednesday night at Pauley Pavilion.
Why now: The Bruins toppled the University of South Carolina Gamecocks 79-51 on Sunday, capturing the program's first national championship in the NCAA era.
The details: Doors at Pauley will open at 5 p.m. and the celebration will start at 6 p.m. UCLA says fans will need to enter through the north side of Pauley. Fans who arrive early enough will get a special championship poster. Attendees will also be able to take pictures with the championship trophy.
How to RSVP: Click here for more information and for a link to RSVP for free tickets.
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