UConn Extends Streak to 42 with 94-44 Win Over Creighton
The top-ranked UConn Huskies women's basketball team extended their winning streak to 42 games with a decisive 94-44 victory over Creighton on Wednesday night at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, Connecticut. The win improved UConn to 26-0 overall and 15-0 in Big East play, solidifying their position as the nation's dominant force heading into the final stretch of the regular season.
UConn's performance against Creighton highlighted their depth and defensive prowess. After a competitive first quarter that ended with the Huskies leading 19-14, UConn pulled away in the second half, outscoring the Bluejays 52-20 while shooting 64.5 percent from the field. Allie Ziebel led the Huskies with 20 points, Azzi Fudd added 19, and Sarah Strong contributed 16 points after returning from a brief injury absence. The victory mirrored an earlier matchup on January 11, when UConn defeated Creighton 95-54 on the road, with Strong posting 18 points, 13 rebounds, six assists, and five steals in that contest.
Creighton, now 12-13 overall and 8-8 in conference, showed early resilience, tying the score at 14-14 late in the first quarter behind three-pointers from Neleigh Gessert, Kendall McGee, and Kennedy...