UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Paige Bueckers hadn’t lost a Big East game in her decorated career as a UConn Husky, and she wasn’t about change that in her final contest in the conference.
The UConn superstar lifted the 1-seed Huskies to a 70-50 victory over the 2-seed Creighton Bluejays in the Big East tournament championship game to claim the program’s 30th conference tournament title — the most in Division I history — and 12th straight.
Bueckers delivered timely baskets whenever Creighton gained momentum, hitting three 3-pointers and converting all 7 of her free throws, on her way to finishing with 24 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 blocks and 2 steals.
In a conference and program home to many of the sport’s greats, Bueckers became the first player to win Big East Tournament Most Outstanding Player three times.
“It’s very cool. It’s hard to do something that’s never been done at UConn before,” said Bueckers, who improved to 66-0 in Big East games in her career. “I…
