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No. 1 UConn Smothers Loyola Chicago 85-31 Behind Season-High 25 Steals

Freshman reinforcements, alongside a blue‑chip 2026 signee, highlighted UConn’s roster build.

Overview

  • KK Arnold and Sarah Strong scored 11 points apiece as nine Huskies recorded a field goal by halftime and 12 reached the scoresheet.
  • Azzi Fudd added nine points with five steals and Serah Williams had 10 points as UConn’s pressure defense drove the lopsided result.
  • UConn held Loyola without a field goal for 11:35, including the final 9:46 of the third quarter, after an early stretch of turnovers kept the opening period close.
  • Freshmen Blanca Quiñonez (5 points, 3 assists, 3 steals) and Gandy Malou‑Mamel debuted, while forward Ice Brady sat out for maintenance.
  • The Huskies improved to 3-0 following earlier wins over Louisville and Florida State, announced the signing of top‑five 2026 prospect Olivia Vukosa, and host Ohio State on Sunday in Hartford.