Overview
- UConn beat Ohio State 100–68 in Hartford, with Sarah Strong posting 29 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists, five steals and three blocks on 12-of-17 shooting with no turnovers.
- Through the early season, Strong leads the Huskies in points, rebounds, assists, steals and blocks, averaging 20.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 3.3 steals and 2.5 blocks.
- The Big East named Strong Player of the Week for a second straight time, while freshman Blanca Quiñonez earned Freshman of the Week after debuting with two strong outings.
- Azzi Fudd added 19 points with five 3-pointers and seven assists against Ohio State, and Quiñonez scored 18 on 7-for-11 shooting with four rebounds and two steals.
- Geno Auriemma praised Strong’s performance as "not normal," as fan and media reaction increasingly position her as UConn’s new centerpiece this season.