Following the victory, Bueckers was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player Honors, and she made history when she accepted the trophy as confetti dropped from the ceiling.

Of course, they will meet strong and mighty opponents. There's no way MiLaysia Fulwiley and South Carolina, hungry for a three-peat, will go quietly. USC and UCLA are also eyeing the ultimate prize, and if Hannah Hidalgo and Olivia Miles are locked in, Notre Dame will be surefire contenders.

UConn defeated the No. 2 Creighton Bluejays in dominant fashion, picking up a 70-50 victory. Huskies star Paige Bueckers finished the game with 24 points, eight rebounds, three as