Bueckers leads No. 8 UConn past No. 20 Maryland 80-48 in Storrs
UConn guard Paige Bueckers, right, chest-bumps Aaliyah Edwards during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Maryland, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Jessica Hill]
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Paige Bueckers had 24 points and six steals as No. 8 UConn rebounded from its first loss of the season with an 80-48 victory over No. 20 Maryland. Aaliyah Edwards and KK Arnold each scored 12 points for the Huskies (2-1). Ashlynn Shade added 10 points and Aubrey Griffin had nine points and 13 rebounds. Shyanne Sellers scored 16 points and Jakia Brown-Turner added 13 points for Maryland (1-2). The Huskies held the Terps to just 15 field goals (26% shooting) and forced 27 turnovers, leading to 29 UConn points. The Terps have now lost two straight after falling to top-ranked South Carolina on Sunday.
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UConn guard Paige Bueckers (5) shoots over Maryland guard Faith Masonius (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
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