Washington State tops No. 19 UCLA 65-61 for Pac-12 title
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By W.G. RAMIREZ
Associated Press
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Charlisse Leger-Walker scored 23 points and Bella Murekatete added 21 to help Washington State earn a trip to the NCAA Tournament by beating No. 19 UCLA 65-61 in the Pac-12 Championship. It was the first-ever tournament championship for the Washington State women. Up by three with 9 seconds left, Washington State Astera Tuhina got a piece of UCLA guard Charisma Osborne attempt at a tying 3-pointer. Osborne led the Bruins with 19 points.