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No. 1 UConn Steamrolls St. John’s 88–43 To Extend Win Streak to 32 and Big East Run to 45

Relentless pressure produced 33 turnovers that UConn converted into 46 points in a statement of its defense-first identity.

Azzi Fudd #35 of the Connecticut Huskies is defended by Beautiful Waheed #1 of the St. John's Red Storm during the first half of an NCAA women's basketball game at PeoplesBank Arena on January 07, 2026 in Hartford, Connecticut. (Photo by Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images)
UConn guard Kayleigh Heckel, right, steals the ball from St. John's guard Beautiful Waheed, center, as UConn guard Azzi Fudd, left, defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
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Overview

  • Sarah Strong led the Huskies with 24 points on 11-for-15 shooting along with six steals and five assists.
  • Azzi Fudd added 16 points and extended her streak of consecutive made free throws to 34 as UConn piled up 23 steals.
  • KK Arnold, in her second game back from a nasal fracture, contributed 11 points, four assists and six steals.
  • Jana El Alfy missed the game after a concussion in practice, with Geno Auriemma indicating she is in concussion protocol.
  • UConn improved to 16-0 (7-0 Big East), tied a season low with eight turnovers, got 14 bench points from freshman Blanca Quinonez, and visits Creighton on Sunday.