In a highly anticipated Elite 8 showdown, Paige Bueckers led UConn to victory over USC, securing their spot in the Final Four for the 23rd time. Bueckers' standout performance included 28 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals, and 2 blocks. The game ended with UConn winning 80-73, marking the end of USC's season led by freshman phenom JuJu Watkins, who had an impressive game with 29 points and 10 rebounds. After the game, Bueckers was seen consoling Watkins in a moment that captured the sportsmanship and emotional intensity of March Madness. This victory sets up a Final Four date for UConn with Caitlin Clark, adding another chapter to the intense competition.
Paige Bueckers shared sweet moment with emotional JuJu Watkins after UConn’s win over USC https://t.co/eGkMtdmT2m
Brilliant performance from Paige Bueckers sets up showdown with Caitlin Clark, again https://t.co/TnRYy1K5wq
Paige Bueckers finished with 28 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, three steals and two blocks, leading Connecticut past USC and into its 23rd Final Four. https://t.co/8yYO7nUFks
Paige Bueckers classily consoling JuJu Watkins after UConn's win is what March Madness is all about https://t.co/AjWOqVsWy8 https://t.co/7TqxRYEDB9
USC vs UConn: JuJu Watkins, Paige Bueckers Preparing For Starry Elite Eight https://t.co/i2IBuvJqDs https://t.co/KfeaVvnpjh
Paige Bueckers took a moment to console Juju Watkins at the end of the game ♥️ 🎥: @espn https://t.co/3KHzNg7IYV
UConn, Paige Bueckers pull away from USC to earn March Madness Final Four date with Caitlin Clark https://t.co/1RkiFNUsja https://t.co/7SHqnOU8aE
Paige Bueckers goes over to console JuJu Watkins after the game. 🥹 (🎥: @espn) https://t.co/eYNkQpiTtd
Paige Bueckers gets UConn back to the Final Four, beating freshman phenom JuJu Watkins and Southern Cal https://t.co/YYN0PzFkXb
Paige Bueckers showed love to JuJu Watkins after the game ❤️ https://t.co/UBp6dvIxJG
Paige Bueckers in UConn’s win over USC to make the Final Four 🔥 @UConnWBB | #MarchMadness https://t.co/uauevx4KR5
Paige Bueckers consoled JuJu Watkins after their Elite Eight matchup ❤️ https://t.co/rykj3WeA9a
UConn wins 80-73 to end USC's charmed season. JuJu Watkins wipes tears away through the handshake line after scoring 29 points, 10 rebounds. Paige Bueckers stops to share some words with the freshman after 28 ponts, 10 rebounds, six assists. https://t.co/Hb79M73xHm
Paige Bueckers vs USC 🔹28 Points 🔹10 Rebounds 🔹6 Assists 🔹3 Steals 🔹2 Blocks The Huskies are headed back to the Final Four https://t.co/srQqbdDvkR
Paige Bueckers is taking over in the clutch. 😮💨 (🎥: @UConnWBB) https://t.co/zJpd9LXHWa
PAIGE BUECKERS IS ELITE 🙌 @paigebueckers1 x @UConnWBB (via @MarchMadnessWBB) https://t.co/sfBrQgMIGn
Elite 8 showdown: JuJu Watkins and USC to battle Paige Bueckers-led Huskies. https://t.co/TFCcEpBemm Click the image to read more: