Bueckers Shines in CT: First WNBA Win with Wings and Triumphant Return

In a familiar setting, Paige Bueckers achieved her first WNBA victory, marking a milestone in her young professional career.

Bueckers Shines in Connecticut

The Dallas Wings’ star player, selected first overall in the draft, ended a four-game losing streak with a standout performance against Connecticut.

Bueckers led the Wings to victory with 21 points, demonstrating her ability to take on responsibilities and guide her team. The match ended with a score of 109-87 in favor of Dallas.

“It was incredible to play as a team like that and, obviously, that environment is special to me,” Bueckers commented, referring to her return to Connecticut, where she played for UConn.
Paige Bueckers

This game marked Bueckers’ return to Connecticut, where she won the national championship with UConn two months ago. In addition, she recently played in Minnesota, her home state.

With this victory, Bueckers maintained her undefeated record at the Mohegan Sun Arena, where the Connecticut team plays its home games. During her time at UConn, she achieved an impressive 15-0 record in this arena, including four Big East championships.

“I think I never lost here. I tried to keep that tonight,” Bueckers said.
Paige Bueckers

Tuesday night was like a home game for Bueckers, who received a warm ovation from the crowd. The fans, many wearing his UConn or Dallas number 5 jersey, celebrated each of his actions.

Bueckers put on a show for the fans, including her former UConn teammates. She started the game with seven points and four assists in the first quarter, demonstrating her aggressiveness and court vision. By halftime, she had already scored 15 points, solidifying the Wings’ dominance.

“She keeps doing things that should be surprising, but aren’t,” said Wings coach Chris Koclanes.
Chris Koclanes

Paige Bueckers en el Mohegan Sun Arena — Con la victoria de las Wings, Paige Bueckers mantuvo su récord invicto en el Mohegan Sun Arena. Ganó 15-0 en el estadio, incluyendo cuatro campeonatos de la Big East con UConn.

Before the game, Bueckers shared on Instagram a video of a surprise meeting organized by Verizon with people who benefited from a project against food insecurity that she started in Minnesota in 2022. As a Chegg ambassador, Bueckers has worked to raise awareness about student hunger.