The historic championship of UCLA Bruins in it Women’s March Madness 2026 He not only left a great performance on the court, but also a wave of emotions in the family of Gabriela Jaquezwho lived intensely every second of the victory.
With Jaime Jaquez Jr. present in the stands, the reactions after the title stole the spotlight.
Jaime Jáquez Jr.: total pride in his sister
One of the most emotional moments came with the words of Jaime Jaquez Jr.who did not hide his emotion after seeing his sister fulfill her dream with UCLA Bruins.
“It’s incredible. I can’t describe how proud I am of her.. This has been his dream for a long time, since third grade. “She wrote that she wanted to be a UCLA basketball player and now she is here, fulfilling her dream,” he said. Jaquez Jr. to ESPN.
The player of the Miami Warmth He traveled especially to accompany her, showing the strong family bond that unites them.
The previous message that motivated Gabriela Jáquez
Before the final of March Madness, Jaime Jaquez Jr. He had already made clear his total support for his sister with a message that today takes on even more meaning.
“Go finish what I couldn’t”said Jaquez Jr. in a message to his sister before starting the game. “You’ve been working for this, for this moment, for four years, so go out, leave it all on the court and enjoy it,” he added.
His words became a kind of emotional impulse for Gabriela Jaquezwho responded with a dominant performance.
Gabriela Jáquez celebrates the title with a winning mentality
After leading UCLA Bruins with 21 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists, Gabriela Jaquez He also shared his excitement at accomplishing a goal he had envisioned for years.
“Finishing like this is everything. This technology is the opinion and we have fulfilled it. The mind is very powerful; we had been preparing for this since September 25, when we had our first training,” he stated. Jaquez.
“I knew we were going to get it. (…) I had imagined this moment many times,” he added.
Gabriela Jaquez ends her TV interview with a MIC DROP 😮💨🎤
“You informed this crew they wanted to watch in the supposed and resolve who they must be as a crew. Who did this community resolve to be this season?”
Jaquez: “We made up our minds to be National Champions.” pic.twitter.com/4tYXzUobeN
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) April 5, 2026
A family united by basketball
The title also represents the success of the entire Jaquez familyincluding their parents, Ángela and Jaime, who accompanied their children at this historic moment.
With roots in college basketball, the family has built a history that today reaches one of its highest points with the championship of UCLA Bruins.
Mexican pride in March Madness
So much Gabriela Jaquez as Jaime Jaquez Jr. represent Mexico internationally, which adds special meaning to the achievement in the Women’s March Madness.
The championship not only celebrates sporting success, but also a story of effort, identity and family that has connected with thousands of fans.
The title of UCLA Bruins It will be marked not only by what happened on the field, but by the emotional reactions it left off it.
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