In the recent Final Four matchup between UConn and Caitlin Clark’s Iowa Hawkeyes in the 2024 Women’s NCAA tournament, Paige Bueckers, the star player for UConn, took responsibility for her team’s defeat. The game concluded with a controversial offensive foul in the final moments, ultimately securing Iowa’s victory.

Paige Bueckers making a difference in UConn's early practices

With UConn trailing by a point in the closing seconds, they desperately attempted to score. However, Aaliyah Edwards was called for an illegal screen, allowing Clark to convert one of her two free throws, giving Iowa the crucial advantage to clinch the win.

Paige Bueckers discusses match-deciding play against Iowa
UConn vs Iowa was a thrilling match to witness for the fans, a lot of drama evolved in the final seconds of the game. Iowa led by Caitlin Clark was able to secure the win with a final score of 71-69 and the UConn fans were left disappointed. Paige Bueckers discussed the crucial final play in a post-game conference and shouldered the responsibility for her team’s loss.

“Everybody can make a big deal of that one single play, but no one single play wins a basketball game or loses a basketball game. I made a lot of mistakes that could have prevented that play from becoming so big,” said Piage. She highlighted that no single play in a game can alter the result of a basketball game, however, also admitted that she could have stopped that play and failed to do so.