HARTFORD, Conn. — UConn forward Sarah Strong showed the nation why she is likely the best player in women’s college basketball with another double-double on Sunday at PeoplesBank Arena. Strong had 29 points, 12 rebounds, seven assists, five steals and three blocks.
‘Most kids, you can tell they’re working really hard to get their 30 points, 29 points,’ UConn coach Geno Auriemma said. ‘I don’t know that she works really, really hard. It’s not as easy as she makes it look, but it kind of is, you know, because she just … has such great body control. She has fantastic vision, she knows how the game is being played and where her advantages are.’
Even a former teammate was impressed, with Paige Bueckers weighing in.
Strong led the No. 1-ranked Huskies, who had five players in double figures and kept it’s record perfect by defeating Ohio State, 100-68. Azzi Fudd had 19 points, Blanca Quiñonez 18, Serah Williams 12 and Ashlynn Shade 10 points.
‘What makes (Strong) so hard to play is her versatility,’ Ohio State coach Kevin McGuff said. ‘She’s extremely efficient around the basket. … She’s got a terrific basketball IQ, and she makes so many good decisions, and so many reads.’
UConn’s defense continued its flow with 14 steals. The Buckeyes committed 24 turnovers, leading to 37 Huskies’ points.
Jaloni Cambridge led Ohio State with 17 points. T’yana Todd added 12 points and Kennedy Cambridge 10.
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Third quarter: UConn 79, Ohio State 51
Sarah Strong had 14 points in the third quarter for 29 in the game to stretch the UConn lead. Blanca Quiñonez has 18 points and Serah Williams and Azzi Fudd 12 apiece for the Huskies.
UConn is shooting 53% from the field including 10-for-19 from 3-point land. Ohio State has 22 turnovers that have led to 32 UConn points.
Halftime: UConn 50, Ohio State 30
The Huskies have found their offense, led by their bigs. Sarah Strong has 15 points, five rebounds, five assists and four steals. Serah Williams and Blanca Quiñonez added 10 points each.
Ohio State has 15 turnovers leading to 19 points for UConn. Kennedy Cambridge has nine points to lead the Buckeyes.
Sarah Strong touchdown pass to Serah Williams
Since it’s Sunday, the Huskies are hooking up for long assists.
Azzi Fudd gets on the board
Fudd scored a 3-pointer with 7:43 to go in the second quarter off an assist from KK Arnold.
First quarter: UConn 27, Ohio State 24
Ohio State is giving UConn all it can handle through one period. The Buckeyes are shooting 67% from behind the 3-point arc and led 14-10 half way through the quarter. Sisters Kennedy Cambridge and Jaloni Cambridge lead Ohio State with 9 points and 6 points, respectively.
We are underway at PeoplesBank Arena
Serah Williams cuts through the Buckeyes defense for a layup to get UConn on the board. The senior transfer from Wisconsin has the first four points for the Huskies.
UConn trailed by as many as four points but holds a 17-14 lead with 3:59 to go in the first quarter.
What time is Ohio State vs. UConn?
The UConn Huskies play host to the Ohio State Buckeyes on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 12 p.m. ET at PeoplesBank Arena, Hartford, Connecticut.
Ohio State vs. UConn score: TV, streaming
- Date: Sunday, Nov. 16
- Time: 12 p.m. ET (9 a.m. PT)
- Location: PeoplesBank Arena, Hartford, Connecticut
- Stream: Peacock