UConn Huskies Capture 24th Big East Championship

No. 1 UConn women's basketball team defeats No. 2 Villanova Wildcats 90-51 to win conference title

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The No. 1 UConn women's basketball team (34-0, 20-0) defeated the No. 2-seeded Villanova Wildcats (25-7, 16-4) 90-51 to become the 2026 Big East Champions for the 24th time in program history. Four Huskies players reached double figures, led by Azzi Fudd's 19 points and Sarah Strong's 18 points and 8 rebounds.

Why it matters

UConn's dominant performance in the Big East Championship game showcases their continued dominance in women's college basketball. The Huskies have now won 24 Big East titles, cementing their status as one of the premier programs in the sport.

The details

In the Huskies' 49-point triumph, four players reached double figures. Azzi Fudd recorded 19 points, 1 rebound and 3 steals, while Sarah Strong registered 18 points, 8 boards and 1 assist. Blanca Quiñonez contributed 13 off-the-bench points and 3 steals, and KK Arnold tallied 10 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 steals.

  • The Huskies defeated the Villanova Wildcats on March 10, 2026 to win the Big East Championship.

The players

Azzi Fudd

A guard for the UConn Huskies women's basketball team who scored 19 points in the Big East Championship game.

Sarah Strong

A star forward for the UConn Huskies who recorded 18 points, 8 rebounds and 1 assist in the Big East title game.

Blanca Quiñonez

A freshman forward for the UConn Huskies who came off the bench to score 13 points and record 3 steals.

KK Arnold

A junior guard for the UConn Huskies who tallied 10 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 steals in the championship game.

Geno Auriemma

The head coach of the UConn Huskies women's basketball team, who led his team to their 24th Big East Championship.

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What they’re saying

“For KK to have the kind of impact that she had, we've kind of come to expect that from her. I think the confidence that she has on the offensive end is probably greater than at any time during her college career.”

— Geno Auriemma, Head Coach (on3.com)

“I feel like they kind of did whatever they wanted, offensively and defensively, so just try to play our defense, speed them up and get them out of their rhythm.”

— Sarah Strong, Forward (on3.com)

What’s next

The Huskies will await their NCAA Tournament seeding and opponent during Selection Sunday on March 15.

The takeaway

UConn's dominant performance in the Big East Championship game showcases their continued dominance in women's college basketball, as they have now won 24 conference titles. The Huskies are poised to make another deep run in the NCAA Tournament as they seek to add to their storied legacy.