Paige Bueckers Gets a Perfect Ending at UConn
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In a shifting college game, while facing a brutal series of injuries and bad luck, UConn experienced its longest title drought since it began winning championships.
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It is a championship of destiny and God’s perfect plan, Bueckers said.
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TAMPA, Fla. -- On the last day of her college basketball career, Paige Bueckers became a national champion.
After her tragic death, the UConn team honored Gigi by draping her No 2 jersey with a bouquet of flowers on the bench in a moving tribute, saying she was “forever a Husky.” Auriemma had a beautiful speech at the memorial for Kobe and Gigi and talked about his experience meeting them.
South Carolina aims to repeat as March Madness champions while Paige Bueckers looks to win UConn's first title in nine years. Follow live updates.
Paige Bueckers and Geno Auriemma shared an emotional embrace as she came off the court as a UConn Husky for the final time, which ended in a national championship.
Paige Bueckers is ending her college career on top.
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She checked out with 1:39 to play, the victory long since sealed, and Paige Bueckers appeared to fight back tears as she threw her arms around coach Geno Auriemma. For five years, we’ve seen the smirks,
The UConn Huskies were absolutely dominant early during Sunday's national championship bout against South Carolina, jumping out to a big lead at halftime, 36–26.