UConn Wins 41st Straight Game, Beats Butler 80-48

Azzi Fudd leads the Huskies with 17 points as they extend their conference win streak to 62 games.

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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The top-ranked UConn Huskies women's basketball team extended their winning streak to 41 games with an 80-48 victory over Butler on Saturday. Sophomore star Azzi Fudd scored 15 of her 17 points in the first half to lead the Huskies, who were missing several key players due to rest and injury. UConn's depth was on display as all nine available players scored at least two field goals.

Why it matters

UConn's dominant performance showcases their continued excellence as one of the premier women's basketball programs in the country. The Huskies' 41-game winning streak and 62-game conference regular-season win streak demonstrate their ability to sustain success at the highest level over an extended period.

The details

Azzi Fudd led the Huskies with 17 points, while Serah Williams, Ashlynn Shade, and Allie Ziebell each added 11 points. KK Arnold finished with 10 points. UConn was without leading scorer and rebounder Sarah Strong, as well as top reserve Blanca Quinonez and Caroline Ducharme. Ziebell made her second start of the season and matched Arnold with a team-high four steals.

  • UConn won their 41st straight game on Saturday, February 8, 2026.
  • The Huskies extended their conference regular-season win streak to 62 games.

The players

Azzi Fudd

A sophomore star for the UConn Huskies women's basketball team, Fudd led the team with 17 points in the win over Butler.

Sarah Strong

The top scorer and rebounder for the UConn Huskies, Strong missed her first game of the season to rest.

Blanca Quinonez

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

Caroline Ducharme

A UConn Huskies player who also missed the game against Butler.

Allie Ziebell

A UConn Huskies player who made her second start of the season and matched a team-high with four steals.

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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 and continued success as one of the top women's basketball programs in the country highlights their ability to sustain excellence even when missing key players. The Huskies' depth and balanced scoring attack were on full display in the win over Butler.