The Dallas Wings went into May 27's game against the Connecticut Sun hungry for their first win of the 2025 WNBA season, and it's only fitting that it's where Paige Bueckers also marked the most momentous night of her young career.

Bueckers' season-best 21 points helped lift the Wings to a 109-87 victory over the Sun, notching the rookie another win under her belt in the state of Connecticut. It's a familiar feeling for Bueckers, who made a name for herself through outstanding play with the UConn women's basketball team.

“I don't think I ever lost here [at Mohegan Sun Arena]. I was trying to carry that into tonight,” Bueckers started.

“Felt great just to play like that as a team, and obviously that environment is special to me,” Bueckers said. “To play like that as a team and put a full 40 minutes together … it felt good to be out there.”

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Bueckers had plenty of supporters cheering on her latest accomplishment, from her current teammates to a former teammate on the Sun to a group of ex-UConn teammates who showed up in Uncasville to make sure they didn't miss the moment.

Head coach Chris Kolclanes also took the time to praise the 2025 No. 1 pick's consistent playmaking and honor the notably special night she had.

“She just continues to do things that should be surprising but aren't,” the Wings boss said. “I take a step back to just appreciate the type of player and even more so the type of person that she is.”

Bueckers is no stranger to feeling victorious, especially in the New England state. The 23-year-old just came off a storied Huskies college career, which she capped off with an NCAA championship in April. Bueckers and the Wings will return to Connecticut one last time this season to face the Sun on June 20.