UConn Huskies Seek 63rd Straight Win Against Marquette Golden Eagles

The No. 1 UConn women's basketball team travels to face Marquette in their final in-conference matchup of the 2025-2026 season.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

The top-ranked UConn Huskies women's basketball team (26-0, 15-0) will take on the Marquette Golden Eagles (16-9, 10-5) in their final in-conference game of the 2025-2026 season. UConn is looking to extend their winning streak to 63 games, having defeated Marquette by 36 points in their previous meeting in December.

Why it matters

This game is a key conference matchup between two top teams in the Big East. UConn has dominated the series against Marquette, winning 23 of the 24 previous meetings. A win for the Huskies would keep their perfect season intact and further cement their status as the top team in the nation.

The details

In their previous meeting, five UConn players scored in double figures, led by forward Sarah Strong's 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists. Azzi Fudd added 14 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist, and 3 steals. Marquette was led by Skyler Forbes, who scored 17 points. As a team, UConn shot 62% from the field, 50% from three-point range, and 60% from the free-throw line, while holding Marquette to 41% shooting from the field and 31.3% from deep.

  • The game will be played on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET.
  • In their previous matchup in December, UConn defeated Marquette 89-53.

The players

Sarah Strong

UConn Huskies forward who led the team with 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists in the previous meeting against Marquette.

Azzi Fudd

UConn Huskies guard who scored 14 points, grabbed 1 rebound, dished 1 assist, and had 3 steals in the last game against Marquette.

Skyler Forbes

Marquette Golden Eagles forward who scored a team-high 17 points in the previous matchup against UConn.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

The takeaway

This game represents a clash between the dominant UConn Huskies and the upstart Marquette Golden Eagles. While UConn has historically dominated the series, Marquette will look to pull off the upset and hand the Huskies their first loss of the season.