UConn overwhelms Providence on senior day, extends historic winning streak to 45 straight games
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UConn overwhelms Providence on senior day, extends historic winning streak to 45 straight games
No. 1 UConn delivered a dominant 81-38 victory over Providence on senior day at Gampel Pavilion, improving to 29-0 overall and 18-0 in Big East play. The Huskies extended their winning streak to 45 games, one shy of the NCAA record, fueled by relentless defensive pressure that forced 39 turnovers and produced 26 steals. KK Arnold recorded eight steals, while Jana El Alfy grabbed 16 rebounds. Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd each scored 13 points as UConn built a commanding 40-14 halftime lead and never allowed Providence to recover. Seniors Caroline Ducharme, Fudd, Ayanna Patterson and Serah Williams were honored, recognized for a class that has compiled a 159-21 record with three Final Four appearances and one national championship. Providence fell to 14-15 despite nine points from Payton Dunbar. With the regular season ending, UConn enters the postseason unbeaten and positioned for another championship push.
No. 1 UConn women’s basketball dominated Providence 81-38 on Sunday afternoon at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs for senior day. The Huskies came out with great defense and high intensity and never looked back.
UConn, now 29-0 overall and 18-0 in the Big East, has extended its winning streak to 45 games, one shy of the NCAA record,
dating to last season. The senior players honored on the court were Caroline Ducharme, Azzi Fudd, Ayanna Patterson and Serah Williams, while injured Ice Brady also was recognized. The group of seniors have a 159-21 record over their five college years, with three Final Four appearances and two national championship games with one title.
"What the senior class has been through has really built us," Fudd said. "It's challenged us, the injuries and hardship, made us closer and a better team."
It was a defensive game as UConn forced 39 Tiger turnovers and had 26 steals. The Huskies also out-rebounded UConn 39-36 and KK Arnold had eight steals. Jana El Alfy had 16 rebounds. Four Huskies scored in double figures with Sarah Strong and Fudd each scoring 13 points.
The Huskies were up 40-14 at halftime. Providence struggled to handle UConn's pressure, and its 21 first-half turnovers fit into that category. UConn forward Aliya Golden said after the win that Strong had 11 first-half points and didn't miss on four second-quarter attempts. In the third quarter, the lead just kept growing as the Huskies fed off the steals to make several easy fast-break points. By that point, the Huskies were already up 32 points off turnovers.
“Our pressure was really, really good,” UConn head coach Geno Auriemma said. We made Providence play way, way way faster than they usually play.
Providence fell to 14-15 overall and 7-11 in the Big East. Payton Dunbar scored nine points in the loss, snapping the Friars four-game winning streak.
The loudest cheer of the day wasn't for a basket. UConn president Radenka Maric told fans Monday's classes would be canceled because of the snowstorm. The players loved the idea and the crowd agreed.
The Huskies are now poised to take the extra step in the postseason as the regular season comes to a close.
UConn, now 29-0 overall and 18-0 in the Big East, has extended its winning streak to 45 games, one shy of the NCAA record,
dating to last season. The senior players honored on the court were Caroline Ducharme, Azzi Fudd, Ayanna Patterson and Serah Williams, while injured Ice Brady also was recognized. The group of seniors have a 159-21 record over their five college years, with three Final Four appearances and two national championship games with one title.
"What the senior class has been through has really built us," Fudd said. "It's challenged us, the injuries and hardship, made us closer and a better team."
It was a defensive game as UConn forced 39 Tiger turnovers and had 26 steals. The Huskies also out-rebounded UConn 39-36 and KK Arnold had eight steals. Jana El Alfy had 16 rebounds. Four Huskies scored in double figures with Sarah Strong and Fudd each scoring 13 points.
The Huskies were up 40-14 at halftime. Providence struggled to handle UConn's pressure, and its 21 first-half turnovers fit into that category. UConn forward Aliya Golden said after the win that Strong had 11 first-half points and didn't miss on four second-quarter attempts. In the third quarter, the lead just kept growing as the Huskies fed off the steals to make several easy fast-break points. By that point, the Huskies were already up 32 points off turnovers.
“Our pressure was really, really good,” UConn head coach Geno Auriemma said. We made Providence play way, way way faster than they usually play.
Providence fell to 14-15 overall and 7-11 in the Big East. Payton Dunbar scored nine points in the loss, snapping the Friars four-game winning streak.
The loudest cheer of the day wasn't for a basket. UConn president Radenka Maric told fans Monday's classes would be canceled because of the snowstorm. The players loved the idea and the crowd agreed.
The Huskies are now poised to take the extra step in the postseason as the regular season comes to a close.