Paige Bueckers Shines with Career-High 34 Points in Final Home Game as UConn Advances to Sweet 16

UConn secures a dominant 91-57 victory over South Dakota State, with Bueckers leading the charge and preparing for a matchup against Oklahoma in the NCAA Tournament.

Paige Bueckers matched her career-high with 34 points in her final game at Gampel Pavilion, helping UConn secure their 31st consecutive Sweet 16 appearance.
The Huskies defeated South Dakota State 91-57, with strong contributions from Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong, who added 17 and 15 points respectively.
KK Arnold's defensive effort was pivotal, forcing turnovers that disrupted South Dakota State's offense and led to 25 points off turnovers in the first half alone.
Bueckers achieved the prestigious 50-40-90 shooting threshold for the season and expressed gratitude for her time at UConn, calling it a dream come true.
UConn will face Oklahoma in the Sweet 16 on Saturday as they continue their pursuit of a record 12th national championship.