Texas withstands UCLA to reach Players Era final
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LAS VEGAS. Texas defeated UCLA 76-65 Wednesday in the Players Era Championship semifinal as Rori Harmon scored 26 points while Texas built a 23-point third-quarter lead and then held off a late UCLA rally. Texas will meet South Carolina in Thursday's championship, and UCLA will play Duke for third place. Madison Booker contributed 16 points, seven rebounds and five assists, while Gianna Kneepkens and Kiki Rice scored 17 points each and Charlisse Leger-Walker added 13. South Carolina earlier beat Duke, setting the title matchup for Thursday night in Las Vegas this week. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 5 original reports from Yakima Herald-Republic, Winnipeg Free Press, The Orange County Register, Los Angeles Times and Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette.
Timeline of Events
- Texas built a 23-point lead late in the third quarter against UCLA.
- UCLA mounted a 24-7 run to narrow the deficit in the fourth quarter.
- Texas held on to beat UCLA 76-65 in the Players Era semifinal (Wednesday).
- South Carolina defeated Duke in the other semifinal, creating the championship pairing.
- Texas advanced to face South Carolina in the Players Era Championship final scheduled for Thursday.
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Texas, its players, coaching staff and program benefited from an improved tournament standing, exposure, and momentum heading into the championship game.
UCLA, its players and coaching staff suffered from turnovers and missed late possessions that cost a comeback and third-place positioning in the tournament semifinals.
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