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UConn Rolls Villanova 99–50 as Four-Peat Teams Enter Huskies of Honor

A pregame Huskies of Honor induction for the 2015–16 four‑peat teams highlighted the program’s continuity from celebrated alumni to an unbeaten present.

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Connecticut Huskies forward Breanna Stewart (30) touches the 2016 NCAA Championship trophy while Connecticut Huskies forward Morgan Tuck (3) holds it Tuesday night after the Huskies defeated Syracuse 82-51 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN.
UConn head coach Geno Auriemma directs his team during the first half against Southern California in the Elite Eight of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Monday, March 31, 2025, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
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Overview

  • Top-ranked UConn improved to 18-0 (9-0 Big East) with a 99-50 win, extending its overall win streak to 34 games and continuing a lengthy regular-season conference run.
  • Sarah Strong led the way with 24 points, nine rebounds and five blocks, while Azzi Fudd scored 14 and Blanca Quiñonez and KK Arnold added 13 each.
  • The Huskies’ defense forced 26 turnovers and held Villanova to 27.7% shooting, turning giveaways into 36 points and controlling the paint with a 58-point interior output.
  • Before tipoff, the 2014–15 and 2015–16 championship teams were inducted into the Huskies of Honor, with returning stars such as Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier recognized for on-court success and leadership roles in the WNBPA and Unrivaled.
  • UConn remained without Jana El Alfy, Morgan Cheli and Ice Brady; Auriemma said El Alfy is close to returning, and next up is Notre Dame at Gampel Pavilion on Monday.