UConn Huskies Top South Florida 85-51

In Tampa, Florida, the top-ranked UConn Huskies dominated the South Florida Bulls with an 85-51 victory on Tuesday night at the Yuengling Center, extending their strong start to the season as defending national champions.

Sarah Strong powered the Huskies with 14 points and 10 rebounds in a double-double performance, while Blanca Quinonez contributed 13 points, including three three-pointers. Azzi Fudd and Ashlynn Shade each added 10 points to the scoreboard. UConn shot efficiently, making 32 of 63 field goal attempts for 50.8 percent, and controlled the game from the opening tip.

The Huskies jumped out to an early lead by scoring the first 10 points of the contest and never looked back, closing the first quarter on a 15-2 run to take a 29-10 advantage. By halftime, UConn had built a commanding 48-16 cushion, showcasing superior defense and ball movement. In the second half, the lead swelled to as many as 38 points, allowing the starters to rest in the final minutes as the team cruised to the win.

For South Florida, forward Lor Mputu led the way with 12 points and seven rebounds, while Carla Brito recorded eight points and seven rebounds. The Bulls struggled throughout, committing...