UConn Women’s Basketball Dominates DePaul
In a commanding performance, the University of Connecticut’s women’s basketball team, ranked No. 1 nationally, continued their impressive dominance with an 86-40 victory over DePaul, marking their 40th consecutive victory. Azzi Fudd led UConn’s scoring with 25 points, including four made three-pointers, showcasing her shooting prowess. Sarah Strong contributed significantly as well, notching 14 points, along with six rebounds and five assists.
UConn’s Unmatched Performance
The Huskies, now boasting a record of 24-0 and an unbeaten 13-0 in the Big East Conference, have been particularly ruthless, winning 19 games in a row by margins of 25 points or more – a feat unseen in Division I basketball for 25 years. Their scoring efficiency was on full display again, as every game this season except one has been decided by double digits.
Game Highlights
Facing off against DePaul, which stands at a disappointing 5-20 for the season with a 2-12 conference record, UConn quickly established control. After a recent overwhelming win against Tennessee, they wasted no time, outscoring the Blue Demons 31-10 in the first quarter alone. UConn exhibited a sharp shooting percentage of 60.7% and excelled from beyond the arc, sinking half of their three-point attempts.
Their defensive strategy paid dividends as they dominated the rebounding battle 54-20 and capitalized on DePaul’s 18 turnovers, converting them into 28 points. While Kate Novik and Michelle Ojo led DePaul with 10 points each, the team struggled offensively, managing just 27.8% from the field and only converting four of their 23 attempts from three-point range.
Key Moments
Fudd’s quick start set the tone, as she scored the first five shots she took in the initial quarter, rapidly transforming a narrow 16-8 lead into a commanding 31-8 advantage. The Blue Demons only salvaged a last-second basket before heading into the second quarter.
Upcoming Matches
The UConn squad’s next challenge will be at home against Butler at the PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford on Saturday, while DePaul will seek redemption against St. John’s in their upcoming match-up on Tuesday.
