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.

UConn star Paige Bueckers, who was out with a "lower-body sprain," will be back with the Huskies when they play St. John's on Wednesday night. The program made the announcement on social media a few hours before the game.

Superstar Paige Bueckers had a successful return to the court after missing the last two games, leading the UConn women’s basketball team to a 71-45 rout of St. John’s at Carnesecca Arena on Wednesday night.