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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.

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Paige Bueckers #5 of the Connecticut Huskies reacts as she is inducted into the Huskies of Honor program following an NCAA women's basketball game against the Marquette Golden Eagles at the Harry A. Gampel Pavilion on March 2, 2025 in Storrs, Connecticut.
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Overview

  • 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.