Paige Bueckers Makes UConn History 🌟

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1. Paige Buecker’s 2,000-Point Comeback 🌟

Paige Bueckers made history this week, becoming the fastest UConn player to reach 2,000 career points in a commanding win over Seton Hall. She achieved the milestone in just 102 games, surpassing Maya Moore’s previous record of 108 games.

This achievement caps an extraordinary journey that includes sky-high expectations, a Naismith Player of the Year freshman season, and an inspiring comeback from multiple injuries.

Afterward, Coach Geno Auriemma praised Bueckers’ resilience, saying, “I don’t know too many people that work at the game as hard and as often as she does.” (CBS Sports)

WHY IT MATTERS: Bueckers’ persistence and success in spite of ups and downs and missing an entire season and a half demonstrate why she’s a generational talent and the likely #1 pick in the next WNBA draft.

2. Sonoma State Cuts Women’s Hoops 💔

Sonoma State University in Santa Rosa, CA, has announced the elimination of all its Division II athletics programs, including women’s basketball, citing financial challenges and declining enrollment in the wake of COVID. The Seawolves had made six consecutive conference tournament appearances.

The university will honor existing athletic scholarships for their full duration for athletes who choose to remain. (SF Gate)

WHY IT MATTERS: Smaller schools are struggling to sustain athletic programs in an era where revenue sharing favors big programs. This decision highlights the ongoing challenges for women’s sports at lower levels and the need for creative solutions to preserve opportunities for student-athletes.

3. Dream Sell Out Again 🎟️

The Atlanta Dream have sold out their 2025 full- and half-season ticket memberships for the second consecutive year, marking another milestone in their impressive growth as a franchise.

Although they play in a smaller venue with a 3,500-seat capacity, the Dream continue to set records, with this year’s tickets selling out faster than ever. (Atlanta Dream)

WHY IT MATTERS: The Dream’s sellout success is a clear indicator of the WNBA’s increasing popularity and the strong demand for women’s basketball. Consistent sellouts could pave the way for the Atlanta franchise to expand into a larger venue, allowing even more fans to experience Dream games live.