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Paige Bueckers Scores Career-High 40 Points to Propel UConn to Elite Eight

UConn defeats Oklahoma 82-59 in the Sweet 16, extending its win streak to 13 games as Bueckers solidifies her legacy ahead of the WNBA Draft.

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Overview

  • Paige Bueckers delivered a career-high 40 points, including 29 in the second half, to lead UConn past Oklahoma in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Women's Tournament.
  • The Huskies overcame a 36-33 halftime deficit to secure an 82-59 victory, advancing to their fourth Elite Eight in five years.
  • Bueckers matched her career best with six 3-pointers and is widely regarded as the likely No. 1 pick in the upcoming WNBA Draft.
  • UConn, winners of 13 consecutive games, will face the winner of Southern California vs. Kansas State in the regional final on Monday.
  • Oklahoma, making its first Sweet 16 appearance since 2013, remains winless against UConn in their series history.