March Madness 2022: Bueckers scores 15; UConn beats Indiana to reach Elite 8

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Over the past 25 years, UConn has been known for putting together lengthy scoring runs that turn tight games into blowouts.

Paige Bueckers and the Huskies put together a classic one to begin the second half against Indiana on Saturday and move into the program's 16th consecutive regional final.

Bueckers' 3-pointer to open the third quarter began the 16-0 onslaught and the Huskies ran away from Indiana 75-58 in the Bridgeport Regional.

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Connecticut forward Olivia Nelson-Ododa reaches for a rebound against Indiana's Mackenzie Holmes in the Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA women's tournament, Saturday, March 26, 2022, in Bridgeport, Connecticut. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

"We started pushing the ball in transition more; we got a few easy buckets there," Bueckers said. "I thought we played with a lot better pace and just a lot better energy."

Bueckers and Christyn Williams each scored 15 points and Azzi Fudd had 13 to lead UConn, which faces top-seeded North Carolina State on Monday night in an attempt to earn a 14th straight trip to the Final Four.

But it was in the lane where the Huskies dominated. Olivia Nelson-Ododa had a double-double with 10 points and 14 rebounds and Connecticut (28-5) outscored the Hoosiers 46-32 in the paint. UConn also outrebounded Indiana 39-27, including 15-2 on the offensive end.

"Throughout the season rebounding has been a point of emphasis, especially from the coaches," Nelson-Ododa said. "Just going out there today, staying in an aggressive mentality and just keep attacking, keep crashing the boards was really huge for us."

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