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UConn Blows Out No. 15 Tennessee 96–66 to Reach 23–0 and 39 Straight Wins

A second-half surge led by Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong delivered the rivalry’s biggest margin of victory.

Feb 1, 2026; Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies guard Azzi Fudd (35) shoots the ball against Tennessee Volunteers guard Talaysia Cooper (55) in the second half at PeoplesBank Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
Feb 1, 2026; Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies forward Sarah Strong (21) shoots the ball against the Tennessee Volunteers in the first half at PeoplesBank Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • UConn turned a 42-42 halftime tie into a runaway with a 29-11 third quarter, finishing the frame on a 14-0 burst while holding Tennessee scoreless for the last 4:45.
  • Azzi Fudd tallied 27 points, seven rebounds, seven assists and four steals on 11-of-17 shooting as the Huskies shot 58% from the field and 11-of-22 from three.
  • Sarah Strong added 26 points and nine rebounds, and five UConn players reached double figures in the 96-66 win.
  • The 30-point result is the largest margin in the UConn–Tennessee series and the Lady Vols’ second-largest loss ever, with UConn now leading the series 18-10.
  • Geno Auriemma confirmed Tennessee will return to Connecticut next season as part of a two-game extension, and freshman Blanca Quiñonez missed a second straight game with a shoulder injury.