UConn superstar Paige Bueckers lives for rivalry games, and she has her first chance to face Tennessee since her freshman year on Thursday.

UConn women's basketball start Paige Bueckers talked NIL, UConn vs. Tennessee, Unrivaled, and winning a National Championship.

The game remained competitive early, with DePaul closing the gap to 23-20 in the second quarter. However, UConn responded with a 17-4 run to seize control by halftime. The Huskies’ outside shooting played a key role, as they shot 54.5% (12-for-22) from beyond the arc, with Chen going 3-for-3 and Fudd 4-for-7.

After signing a groundbreaking NIL deal with the new Unrivaled league, UConn college basketball star Paige Bueckers has expressed her excitement over playing in the tournament