The UConn women’s basketball team, currently ranked No. 1 in the nation, is set to conclude its Big East regular season with two crucial games, beginning with a home matchup against Georgetown on Thursday and an away game on Sunday. The Huskies come into this week unblemished, boasting a perfect record of 29-0 overall and 18-0 in the Big East, and are riding an impressive 45-game winning streak that extends back to last season. They have also maintained dominance in the Big East, not suffering a loss in their last 65 conference games.
Leading the charge for UConn is sophomore Sarah Strong, a frontrunner for player of the year honors, who averages 19 points and 7.5 rebounds per game. Senior Azzi Fudd, contributing significantly to the team’s scoring with an average of 17.9 points, and junior KK Arnold, who averages 4.8 assists and 2.9 steals, round out the team’s key contributors.
The Huskies faced Georgetown earlier in the season, securing a decisive 83-42 victory in Washington, D.C. Khia Miller stands out for the Hoyas, leading her team with an average of 9.9 points per game as they prepare to challenge UConn once again. With the season nearing its conclusion, fans and players are all eyes on the Huskies as they aim to extend their remarkable undefeated streak and gain momentum heading into postseason play.