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UConn and South Dakota State Set to Clash for Sweet 16 Spot in NCAA Women's Tournament

The second-seeded UConn Huskies, led by Paige Bueckers, face the 10th-seeded South Dakota State Jackrabbits, who are riding a 20-game winning streak, tonight at Gampel Pavilion.

KK Arnold #2, Ashlynn Shade #12, Azzi Fudd #35, Jana El Alfy #8 and Paige Bueckers #5 of the Connecticut Huskies take the court against the Arkansas State Red Wolves during the first half of a first round game of the women’s NCAA basketball tournament at the Harry A. Gampel Pavilion on March 22, 2025 in Storrs, Connecticut. The Huskies defeated the Red Wolves 103-34.
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Overview

  • UConn, seeking its fifth consecutive Sweet 16 appearance, boasts one of the nation's top offenses, averaging 80.8 points per game and shooting 51.1% from the field.
  • Star player Paige Bueckers leads the Huskies with 18.7 points, 4.8 assists, and 4.4 rebounds per game this season, shooting 53.6% overall.
  • South Dakota State, led by Brooklyn Meyer with 17.4 points per game, enters the matchup on a 20-game winning streak but has not defeated a Quad 1 team this season.
  • The game will be held at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, Connecticut, with tipoff scheduled for 8 p.m. Eastern, and will be broadcast live on ESPN.
  • The winner will advance to the Sweet 16 to face either third-seeded Oklahoma or sixth-seeded Iowa later this week.