Overview

• No. 9 UConn overcame an injury to star center Aaliyah Edwards to secure an 86-53 victory over Providence in the Big East quarterfinals.
• Paige Bueckers led the team with 29 points, while freshman KK Arnold added 17 points, showcasing UConn's depth despite numerous injuries.
• Edwards, who had been averaging 17.9 points and 9.5 rebounds, left the game in the third quarter with a facial injury after taking an elbow to the face.
• UConn, which went undefeated in the Big East during the regular season, advances to the conference semifinals for the 36th consecutive season.
• The win comes amid announcements from key players about their future with the team, including Paige Bueckers' decision to return for another season.