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UConn’s unbeaten run continued Sunday as the Huskies overwhelmed Ohio State in a one-sided matchup that showcased a superstar performance and balanced scoring from the bench.
Star performance pushes UConn to a 100-68 victory
Senior guard Sarah Strong delivered a rare five-category effort, leading the Huskies in a comprehensive way. She finished with 29 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists, five steals and three blocks, stamping her impact on both ends. The final score read 100-68 in favor of top-ranked UConn.
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- Azzi Fudd added 19 points and seven assists, finding momentum after a slow start.
- Freshman Blanca Quinonez sparked the second unit with 18 points off the bench.
- Serah Williams contributed 12 points to round out the scoring balance.
Defense and transition flips the game in the middle quarters
Ohio State remained within striking distance for much of the first half. Then UConn’s pressure defense produced a decisive swing. Across the second and third quarters, the Huskies outscored the Buckeyes by a wide margin, fueled by turnovers and quick points in transition.
During that stretch, Strong poured in 21 points while dishing assists and forcing steals. UConn opened the second quarter on an 8-0 spurt and closed the half on an 11-0 run. The Buckeyes managed just a single field goal and committed multiple turnovers late in the second quarter.
How the shooters fared and key momentum shifts
Fudd missed all five of her first-quarter attempts but regained her touch, drilling three triples in the second. Ohio State started hot from distance, hitting four of their first five 3s, but then missed seven straight attempts and saw the lead expand to 28 points.
- UConn’s run was driven by activity and depth.
- Turnovers and cold shooting doomed Ohio State in the middle quarters.
Ohio State notes and standout performers
Jaloni Cambridge led Ohio State with 17 points and six rebounds. The Buckeyes showed early life with perimeter success but could not sustain it once UConn tightened the defense.
Scouting and crowd: pro coaches in attendance
The game drew attention beyond the college ranks. WNBA coaches Jose Fernandez, Rachid Meziane and Sandy Brondello watched from the stands, underscoring the national interest in UConn’s roster and individual talents.
Other headlines around college hoops
- Georgetown is off to its best start since 2017-18.
- No. 6 Michigan held on thanks to late free throws against TCU, 67-63.
- No. 5 Arizona got a lift from Dell’Orso’s 20 points off the bench in a win over No. 15 UCLA.
- Cameron Boozer erupted for a career-high 35 points with father Carlos Boozer in attendance.
