Bueckers scores 32, shoots 12-for-16 from field

All six of her 3-point attempts fell.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 231 min read

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Paige Bueckers had the hot hand from start to finish 🚨 After dropping 18 points in the 1Q, she didn't let up! She finis

What happened: Paige Bueckers opened with 18 points in the first quarter. She added four rebounds and four assists.

Why it matters: The outburst built on a 23-point first half, leaving nine points after halftime. Her 75% field-goal rate paired scoring volume with efficiency.

By the numbers: Bueckers scored 2.0 points per field-goal attempt. Her opening-quarter total accounted for 56.3% of her scoring.

What to watch: Her next game will test whether the perfect perimeter shooting carries over.

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