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Huskies Rout Wildcats, 90-51, to Win 24th Big East Championship
UConn extended its winning streak to 50 games and won its sixth Big East title since rejoining the conference in 2021, with Strong named tournament Most Outstanding Player.
- On Monday, March 9, 2026, the UConn Huskies women's basketball team won its 24th Big East Tournament, beating Villanova 90-51 at Mohegan Sun Arena, and entered the NCAA Tournament 34-0.
- Taking control early, UConn led 23-11 after the opening quarter behind Sarah Strong and extended the margin to 49-23 by halftime, with help from Fudd and Blanca Quinonez.
- Azzi Fudd scored 19 points and Sarah Strong added 18, with Strong also recording eight rebounds, while KK Arnold contributed 10 points and seven assists.
- With the NCAA bracket due Sunday, UConn is six wins away from a record 13th national title and will likely be the No. 1 overall seed, while Villanova will wait to learn its NCAA placement.
- Beyond the title, UConn Huskies own four of the five longest Division I winning streaks, including a 111-game run, and shot 55% with 19 rebounds versus Villanova's 24%.
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Clayton NewsNo. 1 UConn remains perfect with Big East final romp over Villanova
Azzi Fudd scored 19 points and Sarah Strong netted 18 as No. 1 UConn's undefeated season continued with a 90-51 victory Monday night over No. 2 Villanova in the Big East Tournament Championship in Uncasville, Conn.
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No. 1 UConn wins its 24th Big East Tournament title, routing Villanova 90-51
No. 1 UConn has won its 24th Big East Tournament championship. Azzi Fudd scored 19 points and Sarah Strong added 18 as the Huskies routed Villanova 90-51 in the title game on Monday night at Mohegan Sun Arena.
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