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Paige Bueckers Sets UConn NCAA Tournament Record in Sweet 16 Victory

Bueckers' career-high 40 points propelled UConn past Oklahoma and into the Elite Eight, continuing their pursuit of a 12th national title.

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Overview

  • Paige Bueckers scored a career-high 40 points, setting a UConn record for the most points in an NCAA Tournament game, during the Huskies' 82-59 win over Oklahoma.
  • Bueckers' second-half dominance included 29 points, outscoring Oklahoma's entire team in that period and turning a halftime deficit into a commanding victory.
  • With this performance, Bueckers surpassed Maya Moore for the most 25-point NCAA Tournament games by a UConn player in the last 25 years, cementing her legacy.
  • UConn advanced to their fourth Elite Eight in five years and will face Southern California in the regional final on March 31, 2025.
  • The Huskies, aiming for their first national title since 2016, have won 13 consecutive games, with Bueckers leading the charge as she prepares for the WNBA Draft.