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UConn is heading back to the Final Four after removing USC in the Elite Eight Monday night.
The No. 3 Huskies removed the No. 1 Trojans 80-73 behind a big video game from star Paige Bueckers, who notched a double-double with 28 points, 10 rebounds and 6 helps. UConn likewise got some assistance from forward Aaliyah Edwards, who had 22 on the night.
Bueckers showcased her defense, handling the obstacle of protecting USC star JuJu Watkins down the stretch.
Watkins ended up the video game with 29 points, however the freshman eventually didn’t have enough to move the Trojans into the Final Four.
After the win, fans applauded Bueckers for another impressive competition video game and the Huskies for reaching their 23rd Final Four in program history.
UConn Women’s Basketball @UConnWBB
20-point video game for Paige Bueckers! > pic.twitter.com/CDgZYCJpBZ
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Paige Bueckers with the steal-and-score! > pic.twitter.com/KmaInc2ocV
Renee Montgomery @ReneeMontgomery
I enjoy that Paige took the difficulty of protecting JuJu when her colleagues got in nasty difficulty
John Fanta @John_Fanta
At 70 years young, Geno Auriemma has actually done among the best training tasks of his whole 39-year perform at UConn. He lost FIVE gamers to season-ending injuries, and yet this UConn group is going to the Final Four for the 15th time in 16 years. An extremely durable season.
Your Favorite Zoe @ihate_ap
Paige Bueckers advises me of Kawhi Leonard with her capability to secure the very best pla