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No. 1 UConn Overwhelms No. 11 Iowa 90–64 in Women’s Champions Classic

Relentless turnover pressure defined the win, with 41 points off 26 Iowa giveaways.

Dec 20, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; UConn Huskies forward Sarah Strong (21) looks to pass the ball against defenders Iowa Hawkeyes center Layla Hays (12) and forward Hannah Stuelke (45) during the second half at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Pamela Smith-Imagn Images
Iowa's Ava Heiden (5) and UConn's Blanca Quinonez (4) fights for control of the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
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UConn's KK Arnold, right, celebrates with Sarah Strong (21) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against the Iowa Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Overview

  • Azzi Fudd scored 27 and Sarah Strong added 23, combining for 50 as Strong owned the first half and Fudd surged after the break.
  • UConn improved to 12-0 and moved to 4-0 against ranked opponents heading into a holiday break.
  • Despite being outrebounded 34-25 by Iowa’s touted frontcourt, the Huskies controlled transition and points in the paint.
  • Blanca Quiñonez contributed 10 points, five assists and four steals, with KK Arnold and Serah Williams among balanced scorers supporting the stars.
  • The nationally televised matchup at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center was part of the Women’s Champions Classic, with UConn next visiting Butler on Dec. 28.