Paige Bueckers delivered one of the most electrifying performances in women's college basketball history during UConn's Sweet 16 matchup against Oklahoma in the 2025 NCAA Tournament. Her 40-point explosion set a new career high and established a program record for points in a single NCAA Tournament game.
The performance was a defining moment in what became a championship season for UConn. Bueckers, along with teammates Caroline Ducharme and Azzi Fudd, went on to design the 2025 NCAA Championship ring — a fitting tribute to a team effort anchored by one of the most talented players in the sport's history. "She's not just a scorer — she elevates everyone around her," said her coach.
“Her 40-point explosion set a new career high and established a program record for points in a single NCAA Tournament game.”
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Good News Good Vibes. (2025, March 28). Paige Bueckers Scores 40 Points in Historic UConn NCAA Tournament Win. Retrieved from https://goodnewsgoodvibes.com/en/article/paige-bueckers-40-points-uconn-ncaa-record-2025
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