UConn Wins Big East TitleBueckers Makes History
The Huskies dominated Creighton 70-50, with Bueckers earning her third Big East Tournament Most Outstanding Player award.
- UConn secured its fifth consecutive Big East Tournament championship and 23rd overall with a commanding 70-50 victory over Creighton.
- Paige Bueckers, returning strong after two injury-plagued seasons, became the first player to win the Big East Tournament Most Outstanding Player award three times (2021, 2024, 2025).
- The Huskies showcased their defensive prowess, holding opponents to an average of 51.9 points per game this season and maintaining the nation's best scoring margin at +29.
- Freshman Sarah Strong emerged as a critical player, delivering standout performances in the semifinal and final games, drawing comparisons to UConn legend Breanna Stewart.
- Head coach Geno Auriemma emphasized the team's focus on a national title, with this victory seen as a step toward a potential championship run, their first since 2016.
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