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NCAA Women's Basketball: Elite 8 begins

On March 29, 2025, Paige Bueckers scored a career-high 40 points at Spokane Arena in Spokane, WA, leading UConn to an 82-59 victory over Oklahoma in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament, advancing them to the Elite Eight.
UConn, the second-seeded team with a 34-3 record and winners of 13 straight games, trailed Oklahoma 36-32 at halftime after the Sooners, seeded third, shot 62.5% in the second quarter.
Bueckers, who scored 29 of her 40 points in the second half, matched her career high with six 3-pointers and surpassed Tina Charles for fourth place on UConn's career scoring list.
After the game, UConn coach Geno Auriemma said, "That was as good a game as I've seen her play the whole time she's been here, at the most important time," while Bueckers stated, "We just wanted to keep our season going as long as possible."
UConn, seeking their 12th national title and making their 29th Elite Eight appearance, will face the winner of the USC versus Kansas State game in the regional final on Monday, with Bueckers sending a message to opponents in pursuit of the championship.

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