The UConn star, who has carved out a historic career but lacked a championship, led the Huskies to a dominant 82-59 win over South Carolina in the title game on Sunday. When she checked out for the last time, she and head coach Geno Auriemma shared a long embrace.

In the end, it took more than Paige Bueckers' best for her to hoist an elusive first title. It took all three of UConn's stars sharing the burden to hoist the trophy.

The projected No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft, Bueckers wrapped up her final season with the Huskies by finally ending the program's eight-year title drought on Sunday. In doing so, she also surpassed program legend Maya Moore by setting an impressive bit of NCAA tournament history.