Paige Bueckers Sparks No. 7 UConn to 67-41 Victory Over Providence
Paige Bueckers led UConn with 23 points in a dominant win against Providence, showcasing their strength after a recent home loss
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Hartford: So, UConn really turned things around against Providence. Paige Bueckers was on fire, scoring 19 of her 23 points in the first half. The Huskies needed this win after their first home loss of the season.
Sarah Strong also stepped up, adding 14 points. UConn’s defense was impressive, forcing 31 turnovers and snagging 15 steals. They really dominated the game.
On the other side, Grace Efosa scored 11 points for Providence. Azzi Fudd, who had been out for a bit, made her third start and contributed eight points. It was good to see her back on the court.
UConn has a solid record against Providence, winning for the 37th time. They’ve beaten them by at least 10 points in the last seven matchups. The last time Providence won was way back in 1993!
After this win, UConn has now won 52 regular-season games after a loss. They haven’t lost three in a row since 1993, so they’re definitely a team to watch.
A key moment was when Bueckers scored eight points during a 15-0 run, which really set the tone early on. They had a double-digit lead by the first quarter and kept it going.
In the first half, UConn had more steals than Providence had baskets, which is just wild. They scored 24 points off turnovers, showing how effective their defense was.
Next up, Providence will host St. John’s, while UConn heads to Marquette. Should be exciting games ahead!