3rd-seed UConn defeated Jackson State 86-64 in the first round of the women's NCAA Tournament, led by Paige Bueckers' 28 points on coach Geno Auriemma'
3rd-seed University of Connecticut (UConn) celebrated coach Geno Auriemma's 70th birthday with a 86-64 victory over Jackson State in the first round of the women's NCAA Tournament. Paige Bueckers, who returned from a two-year absence due to a torn ACL, scored 28 points, leading the team to their 30th consecutive opening-round win. UConn will face the winner of the second game between No. 6 seed Syracuse and No. 11 Seed Arizona in the next round.
March 23, 2024
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