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.

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.