Overview
- UConn opened 4–0 behind a remodeled, deeper rotation, posting statement wins over Louisville, Florida State, Loyola Chicago and Ohio State.
- Sarah Strong powered a 100–68 rout of Ohio State with 29 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists, five steals and three blocks on 70.6% shooting with no turnovers.
- Strong earned a second straight Big East Player of the Week, and freshman Blanca Quinonez was named Big East Freshman of the Week after an 18-point breakout.
- The Wooden Award watchlist includes four Huskies: Azzi Fudd, Sarah Strong, Serah Williams and Kayleigh Heckel, underscoring UConn’s top-tier depth.
- Auriemma has shifted to a fast, spacing-heavy style built on length and pressure, saying, “We put the ball in [Strong]'s hands, and we're going to get something really, really good,” with a top-10 test vs. No. 6 Michigan next at Mohegan Sun.