Bueckers scores 29, Auriemma ties Division I coaching record as No. 2 UConn beats No. 14 UNC 69-58

UConn's Paige Bueckers (5) handles the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina in Greensboro, N.C., Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

UConn's Paige Bueckers (5) handles the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina in Greensboro, N.C., Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)


3 photos
Save Story
Leer en español

Estimated read time: Less than a minute

GREENSBORO, N.C. — Paige Bueckers scored 29 points to help No. 2 UConn beat No. 14 North Carolina 69-58. The win allowed longtime coach Geno Auriemma to tie the record for career victories in Division I men's and women's basketball. The 70-year-old Auriemma earned his 1,216th career victory to match retired Stanford women's coach Tara VanDerveer. Indya Nivar had 15 points and nine rebounds to lead the Tar Heels. UNC shot 36% and made 7 of 24 3-pointers.

Photos

Most recent College stories

Related topics

CollegeNational Sports
Aaron Beard

    SPORTS NEWS STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX

    From first downs to buzzer beaters, get KSL.com’s top sports stories delivered to your inbox weekly.
    By subscribing, you acknowledge and agree to KSL.com's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
    Newsletter Signup

    KSL Weather Forecast

    KSL Weather Forecast
    Play button