UConn Wins 12th National Championship, Bueckers Celebrates Emotional Farewell

Paige Bueckers and the UConn Huskies captured their 12th national championship with a decisive 82-59 victory over South Carolina, marking the program's first title since 2016. After the game, an emotional Bueckers shared a heartfelt embrace with head coach Geno Auriemma, who expressed his love for her, a sentiment she humorously reciprocated. This championship is a significant milestone for Bueckers, who has had a storied career marked by a previous ACL injury that sidelined her for a season. With this victory, she joins UConn legends and solidifies her place among the most decorated athletes in women's college basketball. Bueckers finished the game with 17 points, concluding her NCAA career with impressive averages throughout the tournament. The win not only highlights UConn's dominance in women's basketball but also fulfills Bueckers' long-held dream of winning a national title.