Paige Bueckers Sets Career High with 40 Points as UConn Advances to Elite Eight

Bueckers' record-breaking performance led UConn to a dominant 82-59 win over Oklahoma, securing their fourth Elite Eight appearance in five years.

Paige Bueckers scored a career-high 40 points, setting a UConn NCAA Tournament single-game scoring record in the Sweet 16 victory over Oklahoma.
Bueckers' 29 second-half points outscored Oklahoma's entire team in that period, turning a tight halftime deficit into a commanding win.
The senior guard surpassed Maya Moore for the most 25-point NCAA Tournament games by a UConn player, with seven such performances.
UConn advanced to its fourth Elite Eight in five years and will face either Southern California or Kansas State on March 31, 2025.
Bueckers, projected as the No. 1 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, credited her teammates for their role in her historic performance, emphasizing their collective effort.