Huskies star Paige Bueckers issues big statement about the Final Four after win vs UCLA

Paige Bueckers once again delivered a standout performance for the UConn Huskies, securing a spot in the National Championship final after a dominant win over the UCLA Bruins. One of the team’s biggest stars expressed excitement about the atmosphere in the Final Four and is confident that they have what it takes to defeat the South Carolina Gamecocks in the final game.

After the game, where Geno Auriemma’s team crushed their opponents with a final score of 85-51, Bueckers spoke in the press conference and praised the support of her fans throughout the game.

“It was amazing for women’s basketball – the turnout, the support, just the display of basketball,” the 23-year-old guard opened up about the atmosphere in Tampa throughout the game.

Bueckers logged a total of 31 minutes, scoring 16 points, grabbing five rebounds, dishing out two assists, and recording three steals. Undoubtedly, her presence on the court in the championship game will be a major advantage for the Huskies over their opponent.

Geno Auriemma’s final reflection

The year 2022 marked the last time the Huskies reached this stage in College Basketball. This week, they will have the chance to be crowned champions after their dominant victory over the Bruins in the Final Four.

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Geno Auriemma is the mastermind behind this winning team, and he was outspoken when reflecting on his players’ dominant performance in Tampa against UCLA: “I don’t think we made a mistake the entire evening, especially on the defensive end,” Huskies coach said.

The press conference had a moment of laughter when, in response to UConn’s coach’s blunt reflection, star player Bueckers interjected, admitting that they hadn’t even seen a replay of the game yet: “I mean, we haven’t watched film yet.”

Kaitlyn Chen #20, Paige Bueckers #5 and Azzi Fudd #35 of the UConn Huskies react in the fourth quarter against the UCLA Bruins in the Final Four game of the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament at Amalie Arena on April 04, 2025 in Tampa, Florida.

Azzi Fudd, the other standout player of the game

While the Huskies know they have a star in Bueckers, the team also boasts other great talents, including Azzi Fudd. Her 19 points contributed to the commanding victory over the Bruins, but post-game, she made it clear that they’re going for more in the championship game.

“We never get complacent with our performance,” Fudd said to the press. “We’ll wake up tomorrow, it’s a new day, a new scout.” On April 6th, also in Tampa, the Huskies and Gamecocks will face off to finally determine who will be the new champions of the NCAAB.