Women's Top 25 roundup: No. 1 UConn wins easily again

Field Level Media|published: Sat 3rd January, 17:47 2026

Jan 3, 2026; Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma talks with guard Kayleigh Heckel (9) and guard Kelis Fisher (7) from the sideline as they take on the Seton Hall Pirates at PeoplesBank Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Sarah Strong recorded 18 points, eight rebounds, four assists and four steals to lead top-ranked UConn to an 84-48 victory over Seton Hall in a Big East Conference game Saturday in Hartford, Conn.

Strong played 25 minutes as the Huskies (15-0, 6-0 Big East) won their third straight game by at least 36 points. Teammate Azzi Fudd added 16 points on Saturday, and Allie Ziebell contributed 12 as UConn scored 35 points off of 32 Seton Hall turnovers.

The Huskies led 19-11 after one quarter, 38-18 at halftime and 67-26 after three periods.

For Seton Hall (10-5, 4-2), Jordana Codio scored a team-high 12 points but committed 10 turnovers.

No. 25 Princeton 74, Penn 68

Olivia Hutcherson scored 20 points and Fadima Tall grabbed eight rebounds as the Tigers beat the Quakers in Philadelphia in the Ivy League opener for both teams.

Madison St. Rose added 15 points as Princeton (13-1) extended its winning streak to 11 games. The Tigers have not lost since an 84-68 setback to then-No. 9 Maryland on Nov. 16.

Penn (10-4) was led by Mataya Gayle's 17 points, seven rebounds and six assists. The Quakers outscored the Tigers 22-19 in the fourth quarter.

--Field Level Media

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