In the second star-studded matchup of the evening Monday, Paige Bueckers led UConn past USC, 80-73, to advance to the Huskies’ second Final Four in the last three seasons. This will be UConn’s 23rd Final Four appearance in program history.
Bueckers finished with a team-high 28 points, 10 rebounds and six assists. She added three steals and two blocks while shooting 11-of-23 from the field and 3-for-6 from 3-point range. She notched her seventh straight 20-point performance in the win. Aaliyah Edwards added 24 points and six rebounds of her own for the Huskies.