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No. 1 UConn Smothers Loyola 85–31 as Defense Forces 36 Turnovers

Geno Auriemma says the half-court offense must sharpen given the team’s heavy early reliance on points off turnovers.

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UConn women’s basketball head coach Geno Auriemma during a game against Southern Connecticut State University at PeoplesBank Arena on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. (Aaron Flaum/Hartford Courant)
Kira Chivers #13 of the Loyola Ramblers is defended by Azzi Fudd #35 of the Connecticut Huskies during the first half of an NCAA women's basketball game on Nov. 12, 2025 in Storrs, Connecticut. (Photo by Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images)
UConn guard KK Arnold, left, and Loyola Chicago guard Rosalie Mercille wrestle for the ball in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Overview

  • UConn improved to 3-0 behind a season-high 25 steals, holding Loyola to 22% shooting and converting 45 points off giveaways.
  • KK Arnold and Sarah Strong scored 11 points each, Serah Williams added 10, and Azzi Fudd finished with nine points and five steals.
  • Depth again showed as nine Huskies recorded a steal and the bench produced 36 points in the rout at Gampel Pavilion.
  • Freshmen Blanca Quinonez and Gandy Malou-Mamel made their debuts after injuries; Quinonez logged five points, three rebounds and two steals.
  • UConn announced the signing of 2026 recruit Olivia Vukosa and will host Ohio State on Sunday at Hartford’s PeoplesBank Arena with a banner unveiling planned.