No. 1 UConn Women's Hoops thumps St. John's by 36 at Madison Square Garden

Huskies complete perfect 31-0 regular season and 20-0 Big East campaign

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The No. 1 UConn women's basketball team defeated St. John's 85-49 at Madison Square Garden, completing a perfect 31-0 regular season and 20-0 Big East campaign. Azzi Fudd led the Huskies with 14 points, while Serah Williams and Sarah Strong also had strong performances. UConn dominated the game, scoring 25 points off 22 St. John's turnovers and winning the rebounding battle 32-22.

Why it matters

UConn's dominant performance capped off an impressive regular season, as the Huskies continue to be one of the powerhouses in women's college basketball. The win at Madison Square Garden, a historic venue, adds to the team's legacy and sets them up well for the postseason.

The details

UConn jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, using a balanced attack and stifling defense to cruise to the 36-point victory. The Huskies scored 25 points off 22 St. John's turnovers and recorded 15 steals, while limiting the Red Storm to just 10 points in the paint. Azzi Fudd led the way with 14 points, while Serah Williams and Sarah Strong also had strong games, with Williams recording a double-double.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 2, 2026.

The players

Azzi Fudd

A star player for the UConn Huskies, Fudd led the team in scoring with 14 points in the win over St. John's.

Serah Williams

A senior forward for the UConn Huskies, Williams had 11 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 blocks in the game.

Sarah Strong

A UConn player who had a near triple-double, with 11 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 steals.

Geno Auriemma

The head coach of the UConn Huskies, who praised his team's performance in the win.

Brooke Moore

A player for the St. John's Red Storm, who scored 6 points in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“It is not easy when you are expected to win every single game. They should be proud of themselves.”

— Geno Auriemma, Head Coach, UConn Huskies (on3.com)

“She played like a UConn player today. She made plays today that we are going to need her to make. She was the defensive presence that we needed her to be.”

— Geno Auriemma, Head Coach, UConn Huskies (on3.com)

“It is a blessing. Coming here [to Madison Square Garden] is almost like a homecoming. It is like a dream come true.”

— Serah Williams, Senior Forward, UConn Huskies (on3.com)

What’s next

The top-seeded UConn Huskies will face either the ninth-seeded Butler Bulldogs or the eighth-seeded Georgetown Hoyas in the Big East Tournament quarterfinals on Saturday, March 7th at 12 p.m. EST.

The takeaway

UConn's dominant performance against St. John's at Madison Square Garden capped off an impressive 31-0 regular season and 20-0 Big East campaign for the Huskies. The team's balanced attack and stifling defense have them well-positioned to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament, as they look to capture another national championship.