Paige Bueckers returned to form with 18 points to lead UConn women’s basketball in a 101-59 rout of Butler at the XL Center on Sunday.

The game remained competitive early, with DePaul closing the gap to 23-20 in the second quarter. However, UConn responded with a 17-4 run to seize control by halftime. The Huskies’ outside shooting played a key role, as they shot 54.5% (12-for-22) from beyond the arc, with Chen going 3-for-3 and Fudd 4-for-7.

Despite poor shooting from Paige Bueckers, the UConn women's basketball team defeated DePaul thanks to Azzi Fudd, Kaitlyn Chen, and Sarah Strong.

The redshirt senior was able to rest starting in the third quarter as UConn as coach Geno Auriemma turned to his bench. Jorie Allen and Taylor Johnson-Matthews each scored 19 for DePaul (11-12, 6-4).