Top-Ranked UConn Women Deliver Dominant 85-31 Thrashing to Loyola
In a highly one-sided affair, the top-ranked UConn women's basketball team proved their dominance with an impressive 85-31 win over Loyola on Wednesday night. KK Arnold and Sarah Strong led the charge with 11 points each, while Serah Williams chipped in with 10 points.
However, what truly stood out was the Huskies' incredible defensive performance, racking up a season-high 25 steals to completely shut down their opponents. Azzi Fudd led the way with nine steals, including five of her season high, and also scored nine points. This impressive display of athleticism and teamwork was on full display throughout the game.
The Huskies took control from the start, outscoring Loyola 41-14 at halftime and never looking back. The Ramblers' offense sputtered in the second half, with Alex-Anne Bessette and Alexa Kinas being the only bright spots for the team, scoring seven points each.
Meanwhile, UConn's bench was firing on all cylinders, with nine players making field goals in the first half alone. Freshman Blanca Quinonez made a strong debut off the bench, scoring five points and grabbing three rebounds in 14 minutes of play.
The win marked another milestone for Geno Auriemma-coached UConn teams, who have now defeated Loyola 184 times since he took over as coach in 1985. With their impressive display of teamwork and defense, the Huskies look like they're ready to take on anyone that steps onto the court.
The team is set to host Ohio State on Sunday, looking to keep their winning streak going. In the meantime, Loyola will be looking to bounce back from this crushing defeat when they face Maryland-Eastern Shore at home on Sunday.
In a highly one-sided affair, the top-ranked UConn women's basketball team proved their dominance with an impressive 85-31 win over Loyola on Wednesday night. KK Arnold and Sarah Strong led the charge with 11 points each, while Serah Williams chipped in with 10 points.
However, what truly stood out was the Huskies' incredible defensive performance, racking up a season-high 25 steals to completely shut down their opponents. Azzi Fudd led the way with nine steals, including five of her season high, and also scored nine points. This impressive display of athleticism and teamwork was on full display throughout the game.
The Huskies took control from the start, outscoring Loyola 41-14 at halftime and never looking back. The Ramblers' offense sputtered in the second half, with Alex-Anne Bessette and Alexa Kinas being the only bright spots for the team, scoring seven points each.
Meanwhile, UConn's bench was firing on all cylinders, with nine players making field goals in the first half alone. Freshman Blanca Quinonez made a strong debut off the bench, scoring five points and grabbing three rebounds in 14 minutes of play.
The win marked another milestone for Geno Auriemma-coached UConn teams, who have now defeated Loyola 184 times since he took over as coach in 1985. With their impressive display of teamwork and defense, the Huskies look like they're ready to take on anyone that steps onto the court.
The team is set to host Ohio State on Sunday, looking to keep their winning streak going. In the meantime, Loyola will be looking to bounce back from this crushing defeat when they face Maryland-Eastern Shore at home on Sunday.
they're literally swiping the ball away from everyone and it's so satisfying to watch! Azzi Fudd is a total beast, nine steals is insane 
and that bench of theirs is looking super strong too, Blanca Quinonez made a killer debut 
can't wait to see what Geno has up his sleeve for Ohio State on Sunday 
. On a serious note, Loyola's got some work to do if they wanna take down UConn - but hey, at least they're gettin' practice in for the next matchup 
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, and geno's teams always seem to find a way to win 
Those 25 steals by the Huskies were insane 
And the bench was on fire 
. They're looking unstoppable right now 
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