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No. 1 UConn Blows Out Butler 94-47 to Extend Win Streak to 29

Relentless pressure turned Butler’s mistakes into points at Hinkle Fieldhouse.

Overview

  • The defending champions improved to 13-0 (4-0 Big East) and pushed their conference run to 51 straight victories.
  • UConn converted 29 Butler turnovers into 48 points and held a 50-12 scoring edge in the paint.
  • A 27-0 first-half burst coincided with a nearly 10-minute Butler scoring drought that included 0-for-11 shooting and 10 turnovers.
  • Sarah Strong posted 15 points, seven assists and six rebounds, while Azzi Fudd scored 13 and Blanca Quinonez added 12.
  • Guard Kayleigh Heckel left late after a collision, and UConn continues to monitor injuries with Caroline Ducharme day-to-day and Ice Brady and Morgan Cheli progressing; next up is a visit to Providence on Wednesday.