Top-ranked Huskies cruise into Big East title game

UConn dominates Creighton in conference semifinal

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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The top-ranked UConn Huskies women's basketball team cruised to a 100-51 victory over Creighton in the Big East tournament semifinals, advancing to the conference championship game for the 22nd consecutive season. Sarah Strong led the Huskies with 23 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 steals, while UConn shot 71% from 3-point range in the first three quarters.

Why it matters

UConn's continued dominance in the Big East tournament underscores their status as one of the premier women's basketball programs in the country. The Huskies' ability to win conference titles year after year is a testament to their consistent excellence and talent development.

The details

UConn jumped out to a 27-4 lead early and never looked back, leading 57-22 at halftime. The Huskies shot an impressive 71% from 3-point range in the first three quarters, and Sarah Strong had a standout performance with 23 points, 7 rebounds, 6 steals, and 2 blocks. Creighton, which was looking to advance to the conference title game in consecutive seasons for the first time since 2009-2010, struggled to find consistent offense against the stifling UConn defense.

  • UConn advanced to the Big East tournament final on Sunday, March 8, 2026.

The players

Sarah Strong

A star player for the UConn Huskies women's basketball team, Strong had 23 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 steals in the semifinal win over Creighton.

Kayleigh Heckel

A key contributor for UConn, Heckel added 9 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists in the semifinal victory.

Kennedy Townsend

The leading scorer for Creighton with 13 points in the loss to UConn.

Azzi Fudd

The UConn guard hit her 100th 3-pointer of the season in the first half, joining elite company in Huskies history.

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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)

The takeaway

UConn's dominant performance in the Big East tournament semifinal showcases their continued excellence as one of the top women's basketball programs in the country. The Huskies' ability to win conference titles year after year is a testament to their consistent talent development and championship pedigree.