Hartford, CT – Sarah Strong poured in 22 points and grabbed seven rebounds in just three quarters to lead No. 1 UConn to an emphatic 89-53 win over Marquette at Gampel Pavilion. The Huskies (11-0, 3-0 Big East) finished their 2025 home slate with a perfect 14-0 record, with only one home contest decided by fewer than 30 points all year.
First Half: Huskies Set the Pace
UConn wasted no time establishing control, hitting eight straight shots in the first half and building a 27-12 lead after one quarter. The Huskies’ defense stifled Marquette, which managed back-to-back baskets only once before halftime. Sarah Strong and Azzi Fudd combined for 23 first-half points as UConn took a 46-21 lead into the break.
Third Quarter: UConn Puts it Away
The Huskies continued their onslaught in the third, outscoring Marquette 27-8 and extending the lead to 73-29. UConn’s starters sat the entire fourth quarter, with reserves closing out the 36-point win. The Huskies shot 59.4% from the field and 50% from three, with 24 assists and just 10 turnovers.
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Key Performers
- UConn: Sarah Strong (22 pts, 7 reb), Azzi Fudd (14 pts), Blanca Quinones (12 pts), Serah Williams (11 pts, 6 reb), Kayleigh Heckel (6 ast)
- Marquette: Skylar Forbes (17 pts), Halle Vice (6 pts, 5 reb)
By the Numbers
- UConn: 38-64 FG (59.4%), 7-14 3PT (50%), 37 rebounds, 24 assists, 11 steals, 5 blocks
- Marquette: 21-55 FG (38.2%), 5-16 3PT (31.3%), 27 rebounds, 8 assists, 10 steals
- Points in the paint: UConn 56, Marquette 22
- Points off turnovers: UConn 26, Marquette 12
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What It Means
UConn’s average home margin of victory in 2025 was an eye-popping 44 points. The Huskies have registered at least 20 assists in 10 straight games and continue to prove why they’re the nation’s top team. Marquette falls to 0-8 all-time against No. 1 teams, with seven of those losses coming to UConn.
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