BRIDGEPORT, Conn.—In a double-overtime thriller that put UConn’s record streak of women’s Final Four appearances at serious risk, Paige Bueckers came through for the Huskies—and earned a trip home to Minneapolis. The sensational sophomore scored 15 of her 27 points after regulation, and UConn beat North Carolina State 91–87 on Monday night to reach its 14th straight Final Four. “Two days ago I said, ‘Win or go home,’ but we won and I’m still going home,” said Bueckers, who missed nearly three months this season with a left knee injury. “This is crazy. I’m just so excited no matter the location, no matter where it is.” Bueckers, who grew up 10 miles outside the site of the Final Four, scored the first five points in the second overtime to lift the Huskies (29–5), who will face defending champion Stanford in the national semifinals on Friday night. Bueckers returned last month …
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