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No. 1 UConn Stays Perfect With 89-53 Rout of Marquette Behind Stifling Defense

A turnover-heavy night underscored UConn’s early defensive identity built on depth.

Dec 17, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA;  Louisville Cardinals forward Laura Ziegler (0) looks to shoot against Eastern Kentucky Colonels guard Kenleigh Woods (10) during the first half at KFC Yum! Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images
Mar 3, 2024; Iowa City, Iowa, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Cotie McMahon (32) defends Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) during the second half at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 7, 2025; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies forward Sarah Strong (21) shoots the ball against DePaul Blue Demons guard Kate Novik (33) in the second half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
Dec 7, 2025; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies forward Sarah Strong (21) returns the ball against the DePaul Blue Demons in the first half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Sarah Strong scored 22 points with seven rebounds in three quarters, with Azzi Fudd adding 14 points and three steals, Blanca Quinonez 12, and Serah Williams 11 with six boards.
  • UConn forced 21 turnovers and held Marquette to 5-for-16 from 3-point range and 38.2% shooting overall.
  • The Huskies led 73-29 after three quarters, their starters sat the entire fourth, and all 12 players who saw the floor scored.
  • UConn improved to 11-0 overall and 3-0 in the Big East, finishing 14-0 at home in 2025 with an average home margin of 44 points.
  • Through 11 games the Huskies rank top 10 nationally in scoring and field-goal percentage defense, with coaches still pushing for sharper 3-point coverage, transition defense and defensive rebounding.