Paige Bueckers Leads UConn to Elite Eight with Record-Breaking 40-Point Performance

Bueckers' historic game against Oklahoma sets UConn NCAA Tournament scoring record as the Huskies prepare for an Elite Eight rematch with USC.

Paige Bueckers scored a career-high 40 points in UConn's 82-59 Sweet 16 victory over Oklahoma, setting a program record for points in an NCAA Tournament game.
Bueckers' second-half dominance included 29 points, single-handedly outscoring Oklahoma in that period and turning a halftime deficit into a commanding win.
The Huskies advanced to the Elite Eight for the fourth time in five years, continuing their pursuit of a 12th national championship and first since 2016.
Bueckers' performance solidified her legacy, surpassing Maya Moore for the most 25-point NCAA Tournament games by a UConn player in the last 25 years.
UConn will face USC in the Elite Eight, with the Trojans missing star player JuJu Watkins due to injury, potentially altering the dynamics of the matchup.