No. 1 UConn Dominates Creighton, Reaches Big East Final

Huskies cruise to 49th straight victory, set up championship matchup

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The top-ranked UConn Huskies women's basketball team crushed Creighton 100-51 in the Big East tournament semifinals on Sunday. Led by strong performances from Sarah Strong, KK Arnold, and Azzi Fudd, UConn shot an impressive 57.1% from the field and 63.6% from 3-point range to earn their 49th consecutive victory. The Huskies will now face either Villanova or Seton Hall in the Big East final on Monday as they seek their 13th conference tournament championship in a row.

Why it matters

UConn's dominant win over Creighton showcases the Huskies' continued excellence and their status as the clear favorite to win the Big East tournament and potentially the NCAA championship. The team's impressive shooting and rebounding numbers illustrate why they are considered one of the best women's basketball programs in the country.

The details

UConn jumped out to a 29-9 lead after the first quarter, fueled by a 17-0 run in less than three minutes of game time. Sarah Strong led the Huskies with 23 points on 9-of-11 shooting, while KK Arnold (18 points on 8-of-9 shooting) and Azzi Fudd (16 points on 6-of-10 shooting) also had strong performances. As a team, UConn shot 57.1% from the field and 63.6% from 3-point range, while outrebounding Creighton 43-25.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 8, 2026 in Uncasville, Connecticut.
  • UConn will face either Villanova or Seton Hall in the Big East tournament final on Monday, March 9, 2026.

The players

Sarah Strong

A standout player for the UConn Huskies, scoring 23 points on 9-of-11 shooting in the win over Creighton.

KK Arnold

UConn guard who scored 18 points on 8-of-9 shooting in the semifinal victory.

Azzi Fudd

UConn forward who contributed 16 points on 6-of-10 shooting in the blowout win.

Kayleigh Heckel

UConn player who had 9 points and a team-high 8 rebounds in the game.

Kennedy Townsend

Creighton player who led the Bluejays with 13 points in the loss.

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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)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The Huskies will face either Villanova or Seton Hall in the Big East tournament final on Monday, March 9, 2026.

The takeaway

UConn's dominant performance over Creighton showcases their continued excellence as one of the premier women's basketball programs in the country. With their 49th straight victory, the Huskies have solidified their status as the favorites to win the Big East tournament and potentially the NCAA championship.