Huskies star Paige Bueckers returned to action after missing two games with a sprained left knee, helping No. 6 UConn women's basketball secure a 71-45 win over St. John’s on Wednesday night at the XL Center. The All-American guard, who scored 12 points in 23 minutes, expressed relief at being back on the court.

Paige Bueckers put up 12 points in just 23 minutes in her first game back from a knee sprain, helping UConn to a 71-45 win at St. John’s.

Paige Bueckers started slow in her return from a two-game absence due to a knee sprain but finished with 12 points to lead No. 6 UConn to a 71-45 win over St. John's.