Geno Auriemma's UConn overcame a stunning comeback attempt by Ole Miss to secure a crucial win thanks to impressive displays from both Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd

In a battle of two of the country's best defenses, UConn women's basketball held off Ole Miss to win Baha Mar Women's Championship in The Bahamas.

NASSAU, Bahamas (AP) — Paige Bueckers scored 23 points on 9-of-13 shooting and No. 2 UConn never trailed as the Huskies beat Oregon State 71-52 at the Baha Mar Women’s Championship. Sarah Strong, the 2024 Naismith High School Player of the Year, had 13 points, eight rebounds, six steals and two blocks for UConn (5-0). Jana El Alfy had 12 points.