UConn was up big late against the Gamecocks, allowing head coach Geno Auriemma to give a curtain call to his stars. He subbed out Bueckers for one final time with the game well in hand so she could receive a much-deserved ovation.

UConn Huskies star Paige Bueckers, as relayed by head coach Geno Auriemma, had made it clear entering the 2024-25 women's college basketball season that it was

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Paige Bueckers and UConn beat South Carolina 82-59 for the program’s 12th women’s NCAA Tournament title.

Here's a look back at all Paige Bueckers has accomplished and where that places her in UConn women's basketball lore.

Paige Bueckers' storied college basketball career ended Sunday with the NCAA national championship game. But the WNBA Draft is eight days away.

The tournament loss three years ago concluded an injury-marred season for Bueckers, who’s expected to be the first overall pick in the upcoming WNBA draft. A UConn win Sunday would deny South Carolina’s bid to become the first repeat champion since the Huskies won four straight from 2013 to 2016.

The Huskies regained their spot at college basketball’s mountain top for the first time since 2016. They also handed Dawn Staley her first loss in a national championship.

How many points did UConn women's basketball star Paige Bueckers score against South Carolina? Here's a look at her stats vs the Gamecocks:

UConn is back on top of women's basketball, winning its 12th national championship by routing defending champion South Carolina 82-59 on Sunday, ending a nine-year title drought for the team. Azzi Fudd led the Huskies with 24 points while Sarah Strong added 24 points and 15 rebounds. Paige Bueckers had 17 points in her final game at UConn (37-3).