UConn’s 3-point shooting over the years ... so there’s precedent for her needing time to get going. Of the newcomers, Evina Westbrook is shooting a healthy 36.0 percent.

led South Salem to two Oregon Class 6A state title. Personal: Daughter of James and Eva Westbrook ... has four siblings, James and Tko Westbrook, Bryce Clifton and Tyler Antoun.

Guard Evina Westbrook is returning to Athletes Unlimited ... She spent her first two collegiate seasons at Tennessee before transferring to UConn. She appeared in 130 total games with 109 starts.

It was, of course, Paige Bueckers, who is the hometown girl here, who lifted UConn. She had 14 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, with 7 of 13. Evina Westbrook had 12, Christyn Williams had 10 ...

South Carolina led 43-27 with 5:17 left in third but UConn went on 10-0 run including a pair of 3-pointers by Evina Westbrook and Caroline Ducharme to close it to 43-37 with 1:33 in the third quarter.