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No. 1 UConn Blasts No. 15 Tennessee 96–66 for Record Rivalry Win, 39th Straight

Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong fueled a 54–24 second half that turned a halftime deadlock into the series’ biggest rout.

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

  • The defending champions moved to 23-0, handing Tennessee its second-worst defeat ever and the largest margin in the UConn–Tennessee series.
  • Fudd posted 27 points with seven rebounds, seven assists and four steals, while Strong added 26 points and nine boards on efficient shooting.
  • UConn closed the third quarter on a 14-0 burst and held the Lady Vols scoreless for the final 4:45 of the period after the game was tied 42-42 at halftime.
  • The Huskies shot 58% from the field and 50% from three and capitalized on 20 Tennessee turnovers while also winning the rebounding battle.
  • Per ESPN, UConn has 18 straight wins by at least 25 points; freshman Blanca Quinonez sat again with a shoulder injury as Serah Williams chipped in a season-best 12 points, and the schools confirmed a two-year extension of the series.