Paige Bueckers' 40-Point Game Propels UConn to Elite Eight

The senior guard's historic performance against Oklahoma highlights UConn's pursuit of a 12th national title and her legacy as a top WNBA prospect.

Paige Bueckers scored a career-high 40 points, the most ever by a UConn player in an NCAA Tournament game, leading the Huskies to an 82-59 victory over Oklahoma.
UConn overcame a 36-33 halftime deficit, outscoring Oklahoma 49-23 in the second half, with Bueckers single-handedly outscoring the Sooners after the break.
Bueckers also moved to No. 4 on UConn's all-time scoring list, surpassing Katie Lou Samuelson and Tina Charles, and is averaging 28.3 points per game in this year's tournament.
The Huskies extended their winning streak to 13 games and advanced to their fourth Elite Eight in five years, where they will face either Southern California or Kansas State on Monday.
Bueckers, projected as the No. 1 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, continues to solidify her legacy as one of UConn's greatest players.