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No. 1 UConn Rolls Villanova 99–50 to Stay Unbeaten, Honor Title Teams

The rout capped a tribute to the 2014–16 championship squads, underscoring the defense-first bar Geno Auriemma says this group now embodies.

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Connecticut Huskies forward Breanna Stewart (30) touches the 2016 NCAA Championship trophy while Connecticut Huskies forward Morgan Tuck (3) holds it Tuesday night after the Huskies defeated Syracuse 82-51 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN.
UConn head coach Geno Auriemma directs his team during the first half against Southern California in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
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Overview

  • Sarah Strong led the way with 24 points, nine rebounds and five blocks in 28 minutes, adding four assists and three steals.
  • UConn forced 26 turnovers and turned them into 36 points, held Villanova to 27.7% shooting and dominated the paint 58–12 with a 46–34 rebounding edge.
  • The Huskies improved to 18-0 and extended their overall win streak to 34 games, including 47 straight regular-season Big East victories.
  • KK Arnold added 13 points with seven assists and four steals, Azzi Fudd scored 14 and Blanca Quiñonez had 13 as all 11 Huskies registered points.
  • The night included Huskies of Honor recognition for the 2014–15 and 2015–16 champions with alumni such as Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier in attendance; Auriemma said Jana El Alfy is close to returning while Morgan Cheli and Ice Brady have no timelines, and Notre Dame visits Monday.