Azzi Fudd scores 17 as No. 1 UConn rolls past Butler for 41st straight win

UConn's sophomore star Sarah Strong missed her first game in two seasons to rest.

Feb. 7, 2026 at 4:39pm

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Azzi Fudd scored 15 of her 17 points in the first half as top-ranked UConn rolled to an 80-48 win over visiting Butler on Saturday, extending the Huskies' winning streak to 41 games. UConn's sophomore star Sarah Strong, the team's top scorer and rebounder, missed the game to rest, while two other key players were also out. Serah Williams, Ashlynn Shade and Allie Ziebell had 11 points each for UConn, which won its 62nd consecutive conference regular-season game.

Why it matters

UConn's dominant win over Butler continues the Huskies' impressive run of success, as they remain undefeated on the season and extend their winning streak to 41 games. The absence of key players like Sarah Strong highlights the team's depth and ability to win even without some of their top contributors.

The details

UConn jumped out to a 26-10 lead after the first quarter and led 44-19 at halftime. Azzi Fudd scored 15 of her 17 points in the first half, helping the Huskies pull away early. In addition to Fudd's big game, Serah Williams, Ashlynn Shade and Allie Ziebell each scored 11 points for UConn. Caroline Dotsey led Butler with 13 points.

  • UConn improved to 25-0 on the season and 14-0 in Big East play.
  • The Huskies have now won 41 games in a row, the 11th time in program history they've started 25-0.

The players

Azzi Fudd

A sophomore star for UConn, Fudd scored 15 of her 17 points in the first half to lead the Huskies to victory.

Sarah Strong

UConn's sophomore star and the team's top scorer and rebounder, Strong missed her first game in two seasons to rest.

Blanca Quinonez

The top-scoring reserve for UConn, Quinonez missed the game against Butler.

Caroline Ducharme

Also missed the game for UConn.

Allie Ziebell

Made her second start of the season for the Huskies, matching a team-high with four steals.

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What’s next

UConn hosts Creighton on Wednesday, while Butler travels to play Providence on the same day.

The takeaway

UConn's dominant win over Butler, despite missing several key players, showcases the team's depth and continued excellence as they remain undefeated and extend their winning streak to 41 games. The Huskies' ability to win convincingly without their top scorer and rebounder highlights their status as one of the premier programs in women's college basketball.