US EditionFudd leads the way as No 1 UConn rolls past Butler without top scorer and rebounder Sarah Strong
- On Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, the UConn Huskies beat Butler 80-48 at PeoplesBank Arena, marking their 41st straight victory.
- Geno Auriemma rested Sarah Strong for the game, her first missed after 64 consecutive starts, despite her averaging over 27 minutes and leading in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks.
- UConn's depth showed as all nine available players had at least two field goals, and the entire starting lineup scored in double figures, powered by a balanced effort.
- The victory maintained UConn's program history of 25-0 starts for the 11th time and extended their streak to 62 consecutive conference regular-season wins.
- Against Butler, UConn improved to 10-0 in the series, highlighting their championship pedigree with seven titles when starting 25-0.
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Geno Auriemma Announces Reason Behind Benching Sarah Strong
For the first time in two seasons, the Huskies took the floor without their reliable forward, Sarah Strong, as they faced Butler at PeoplesBank Arena. Strong’s absence did not trouble UConn in the slightest, as the Huskies mauled the Bulldogs for daring to cross onto their turf, 80–48. But more than the game itself, what drew attention was Strong’s absence, and Geno Auriemma clarified why he chose to leave her out. As per an update by Emily Adam…
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Azzi Fudd's 17 points led all five starters in double figures for top-ranked Connecticut in an 80-48 trouncing of Butler on Saturday at Hartford, Conn.
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Fudd leads the way as No 1 UConn rolls past Butler without top scorer and rebounder Sarah Strong
Azzi Fudd scored 15 of her 17 points in the first half as top-ranked UConn rolled to an 80-48 win over visiting Butler on Saturday as the Huskies won their 41st game in a row.Serah Williams, Ashlynn Shade and Allie Ziebell had 11 points each and KK Arnold finished with 10 points for UConn (25-0, 14
UConn women’s basketball star sitting out today vs. Butler as Huskies down to 10 players
For the first time since Sarah Strong arrived in Storrs last fall, the UConn women’s basketball team will have to figure out how to play without her. Strong was ruled out of the No. 1 Huskies’ Big East matchup against Butler today for rest, marking the first game she has missed after 64 consecutive starts over the last two seasons. The All-American sophomore averages more than 27 minutes per game, but she played just 20 in UConn’s 86-40 win at D…
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