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UCLA's Lauren Betts Overcomes Throat Injury in Championship

4/6/2026

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Lauren Betts, UCLA star forward, faced a throat injury during the women's national championship against South Carolina.
In the first quarter, Betts coughed and medical staff examined her as UCLA led.
Betts returned to the game in the second quarter.
She later said dry conditions in Phoenix caused the issue.
Betts averages 17.2 points and 8.7 rebounds this season, with a double-double against Duke and a strong defensive presence against Texas.

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Story summary

Lauren Betts, UCLA star forward, faced a throat injury during the women's national championship against South Carolina.
In the first quarter, Betts coughed and medical staff examined her as UCLA led.
Betts returned to the game in the second quarter.
She later said dry conditions in Phoenix caused the issue.
Betts averages 17.2 points and 8.7 rebounds this season, with a double-double against Duke and a strong defensive presence against Texas.