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No. 1 UConn Routs Ohio State 100-68 Behind Sarah Strong’s Dominant Display

The reigning champions turned 24 giveaways into 37 points, highlighting improved efficiency ahead of No. 14 Michigan.

Chance Gray, right, leads Ohio State into Hartford to face UConn on Sunday. Gray, along with Jaloni Cambridge, form a stellar Buckeye backcourt that will look to challenge the No. 1 Huskies. (Associated Press)
UConn forward Sarah Strong (21) shoots as Ohio State forward Kylee Kitts (1) defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
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Nov 16, 2025; Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies forward Sarah Strong (21) reacts after a play against the Ohio State Buckeyes in the first half at Peoples Bank Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Sarah Strong led the Huskies with 29 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists, five steals and three blocks in the Hartford win.
  • UConn’s pressure produced 24 Ohio State turnovers that became 37 points, including 14 team steals as the game flipped after the first quarter.
  • Azzi Fudd added 19 points and a career-high seven assists with five made threes, while freshman Blanca Quiñonez scored 18 off the bench and Serah Williams had 12.
  • The Huskies shot 52% from the field and 44.4% from three, knocking down a season-high 12 triples.
  • UConn improved to 4-0 and will face No. 14 Michigan on Friday at the Basketball Hall of Fame Showcase, while Ohio State’s Jaloni Cambridge paced the Buckeyes with 17.