The top-ranked UConn women have been on a tear in conference title games, and Monday night’s meeting with Villanova was no different.
After jumping out to a 23-11 lead after the opening quarter, the Huskies (34-0, 20-0 Big East) never looked back in a 90-51 rout over the Wildcats (25-7, 16-4 Big East). The win marks UConn’s 13th consecutive conference tournament title, dating back to its days in the American Conference and its sixth Big East title in a row.
Overall, UConn has now won 31 conference tournament titles and 24 as a member of the Big East. It won each of its conference games by at least 14 points during the regular season and its three tournament games by an absurd average of 44.3 points per game.
UConn looks poised to win another national title
The Huskies have been on another level in Big East play lately after setting a program record for the most consecutive conference wins (including the conference tournament) with 70.
When UConn and Villanova played on Feb. 18, the Wildcats gave the Huskies their only halftime deficit of the season before ultimately losing 83-69. There was no doubt this time around, largely due to UConn’s two stars and elite defense.
Graduate guard Azzi Fudd led the team in scoring with 19 points (8-of-13 FG, 3-of-7 3PT). She also tacked on three steals, including this one prior to the half that ended with a layup on the other end.