Fudd and Strong power No. 1 UConn past No. 11 Iowa in Women's Champions Classic

[RandySF]

NEW YORK (AP) — Azzi Fudd scored 27 points and Sarah Strong added 23 to help No. 1 UConn beat 11th-ranked Iowa 90-64 on Saturday in the Women's Champions Classic.

Strong also had seven rebounds and six steals for the Huskies (12-0), who remained unbeaten on the season heading into the holidays. No. 16 Louisville routed 17th-ranked Tennessee 89-65 in the opener of the doubleheader.

Strong, the sensational sophomore, dominated the first half with 20 points and five steals as UConn led 42-31.

UConn was up 22-12 after one quarter before Iowa was able to get within six in the second. Strong wouldn't let them get closer as she scored seven points, including the first five, in a 10-2 run that gave the Huskies a 35-20 advantage midway through the quarter. On one play, Strong got a steal, then went the length of the court for a lay-in.




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[Simeon Salus]

1. They have a path to go undefeated in this regular season

The Big East conference doesn't have a single team who can stay on the court with them.

Schedule has Notre Dame and Tennessee left in non-conference play. Iowa was the last serious challenger.

If Miles had stayed at ND, the Irish might have had a chance against UConn. If, on the other hand, a frog had wings...

Plus, Quinonez is freshman of the year Big East, possibly nationally.

Strong and Fudd both look like 2026 All-Americans. UConn has bench players who would star in most top ten programs.