Finally, after four seasons in five years, Paige Bueckers leaves UConn as a national champion, and one of the greatest ever to wear a Huskies uniform.

After lost seasons, torn ligaments and tough love from Geno Auriemma, Bueckers cemented her era in Storrs by ending the Huskies’ nine-year title drought.

Bueckers ends her incredible college career with her first national championship, an emotional end to a winding journey.

The 2025 Women's NCAA Tournament is concluding with a true clash of titans, as (1) South Carolina faces (2) UConn in a matchup between coaching legends Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma. South Carolina has won three national championships under Staley, including two of the last three, while Auriemma has a record 11 national titles under his belt.

Paige Bueckers is ending her college career on top.

Geno Auriemma knew when he recruited Paige Bueckers she was different. After five years, the UConn coach and star player are set to part ways.

She checked out with 1:39 to play, the victory long since sealed, and Paige Bueckers appeared to fight back tears as she threw her arms around coach Geno Auriemma. For five years, we’ve seen the smirks,

The UConn Huskies were absolutely dominant early during Sunday's national championship bout against South Carolina, jumping out to a big lead at halftime, 36–26.