WNBA Issues Statement on Paige Bueckers After Wings' Second Straight Win originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Paige Bueckers marked her return to Connecticut with a big win on Friday night. This came in the form of an 86-83 victory for the Dallas Wings, who secured their second straight win by defeating the Connecticut Sun.

Dallas Wings guard Paige Bueckers is making it clear why she was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft. While this rookie class has produced several standout performances, Bueckers is separating herself from the pack and making a compelling case for Rookie of the Year.

Paige Bueckers made WNBA history on Wednesday night, tying Caitlin Clark's rookie scoring record of 35 points. The attention garnered by the performance, which came in a losing effort, left her opponent feeling overlooked.