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UCLA Women's Stars Join Spirit Squad for Surprise Halftime Routine After YouTube Challenge

A YouTube challenge hitting 1,000 likes set it in motion.

Overview

  • Guards Charlisse Leger-Walker and Gabriela Jaquez joined center Lauren Betts to perform with the UCLA Spirit Squad during halftime of Tuesday’s men’s game against Nebraska at Pauley Pavilion.
  • The trio learned the choreography in roughly 24 hours and delivered a tightly synchronized routine.
  • They danced to Tate McRae’s “Just Keep Watching,” drawing a roaring ovation as Spirit Squad members and teammates rushed in to celebrate.
  • Head coach Cori Close recorded the performance from courtside, and the men’s team later beat Nebraska 72-52.
  • The cameo capped a 28-1 regular season that included an undefeated Big Ten slate and outright league title as UCLA prepares for the conference tournament in Indianapolis.