UConn Women's Basketball Faces DePaul in Final Big East Matchup

No. 1 Huskies look to continue dominance over Blue Demons

Published on Feb. 4, 2026

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The top-ranked UConn women's basketball team will travel to Chicago to take on the DePaul Blue Demons in their second and final Big East matchup of the 2025-2026 season. UConn enters the game with an undefeated 23-0 record and a 26-0 all-time series lead over DePaul, dating back to the 2005-2006 season. In their previous meeting this season, the Huskies defeated the Blue Demons 102-35.

Why it matters

This game represents the final regular season conference matchup between the two programs, as UConn prepares to defend its national championship. DePaul will look to pull off a major upset against the dominant Huskies, while UConn aims to continue its winning ways ahead of the postseason.

The details

In the teams' first meeting in December, UConn was led by strong performances from Sarah Strong (20 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 5 steals), Azzi Fudd (16 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, 4 steals), and Kayleigh Heckel (16 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists). The Huskies shot an efficient 62.8% from the field and forced 32 DePaul turnovers, converting them into 52 points. The Blue Demons struggled offensively, shooting just 25.9% from the floor.

  • The game will take place on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET.
  • In the teams' first matchup of the season on December 10, 2025, UConn defeated DePaul 102-35.

The players

Sarah Strong

A star forward for the UConn Huskies who led the team with 20 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals in the previous matchup against DePaul.

Azzi Fudd

A UConn guard who scored 16 points and added 2 rebounds, 1 assist and 4 steals in the first meeting between the two teams.

Kayleigh Heckel

A UConn player who also scored 16 points and contributed 6 rebounds and 5 assists in the Huskies' blowout win over DePaul earlier this season.

Devin Hagemann

A DePaul player who scored a team-high 8 points in the previous matchup against UConn.

Gina Davorija

A DePaul player who also scored 8 points in the Blue Demons' loss to the Huskies earlier this season.

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What they’re saying

“Kind of about slowing down and not letting them speed us up.”

— Sarah Strong, UConn Player (on3.com)

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco Resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The winner of this game will gain momentum heading into the postseason as the race for the national championship intensifies.

The takeaway

UConn's dominant performance in the first matchup against DePaul highlights the Huskies' status as the clear favorite to win the national title again this season. However, the Blue Demons will look to pull off a major upset and prove they can compete with the best team in the country.