UConn Huskies Win 5th Straight Big East Regular Season Title with 72-53 Victory Over Creighton

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The UConn Huskies women's basketball team has secured its fifth straight Big East regular season title with a 72-53 win over the Creighton Bluejays. The victory marks the Huskies' 22nd outright Big East regular season title and their 31st overall conference title. Sarah Strong led the team with 22 points, 9 rebounds, 3 blocks, and 3 steals, while Paige Bueckers added 15 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists. The Huskies' win was fueled by a strong second quarter, in which they outscored the Bluejays 27-12 to take a 16-point lead into the locker room.

The game started off slowly, with both teams struggling to find their rhythm. Creighton scored the first eight points of the game, but UConn eventually took the lead on a mid-range jumper from Azzi Fudd with 47 seconds left in the first quarter. The Huskies then went on a 9-1 run to start the second quarter, extending their lead to nine points. The Bluejays were unable to recover, and the Huskies went on to win the game by 19 points. UConn's dominant performance was highlighted by their 40-13 edge in points in the paint, as well as their ability to limit Creighton to just 20 baskets and 19 turnovers.

The Huskies' win was also notable for the return of Caroline Ducharme, who played in her first home game since November 16, 2023. Ducharme's play has been limited over the past two seasons due to a concussion and other injuries, but she was able to contribute to the team's victory with a brief appearance in the fourth quarter. With the win, the Huskies improve to 27-3 overall and 17-0 in the Big East, and they will look to finish the regular season undefeated in conference play with a win over Marquette on Sunday. The team's consistent performance has been a key factor in their success, and they will look to carry this momentum into the postseason.

Here are the key statistics from the game:

• Sarah Strong: 22 points, 9 rebounds, 3 blocks, 3 steals
• Paige Bueckers: 15 points, 7 rebounds, 7 assists
• Kaitlyn Chen: 11 points, 3 assists
• Azzi Fudd: 9 points
• Creighton: 20 baskets, 19 turnovers
• UConn: 40-13 edge in points in the paint

The Huskies' impressive performance has solidified their position as one of the top teams in the country, and they will look to continue their success in the postseason.

The Huskies will conclude the regular season with senior day against Marquette on Sunday, and they will look to finish the season undefeated in conference play. With their fifth straight Big East regular season title, the Huskies have cemented their position as one of the dominant teams in the conference, and they will look to carry this momentum into the postseason. The team's success is a testament to their hard work and dedication, and they will look to continue to make a strong push for a national championship.

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