No. 9 UConn Overcomes Injury to Edwards, Beats Providence 86-53 in Big East Tournament

No. 9 UConn’s resilience shines through as they overcome injury to star center Aaliyah Edwards and secure an 86-53 victory against Providence in the Big East quarterfinals. Paige Bueckers led the charge with 29 points, supported by freshman KK Arnold, propelling the Huskies to a conference semifinal for the 36th consecutive season. Despite Edwards’ departure due to a facial injury, UConn rallied to outscore Providence 45-18 after her exit, showcasing their unwavering spirit and determination.