OMAHA, Neb. (Interstat) — The top-ranked Connecticut women’s basketball team delivered a commanding performance Sunday, routing Creighton 95-54 at CenturyLink Center. The Huskies improved to 17-0 overall and 5-0 in Big East play. Connecticut seized control with a dominant second quarter, outscoring the Bluejays 33-7 to take a 54-21 halftime lead. The Huskies never relented, finishing with 46 points in the paint and 26 points off turnovers. Creighton (7-10, 1-5) struggled offensively throughout, shooting just 31 percent from the floor. The victory extended Connecticut’s streak of wins by double digits. A crowd of 6,372 watched the Huskies’ efficient offensive display, which surpassed the projected point total. Creighton’s Ava Zediker and Grace Boffeli led the home team’s effort.

OMAHA, Neb. (Interstat) — The top-ranked Connecticut Huskies delivered a defensive masterclass and showcased their overwhelming depth, dismantling the Creighton Bluejays 95-54 in a Big East women’s basketball game Sunday at CHI Health Center. From the opening tip, Connecticut established a pace and pressure that Creighton could not match. The Huskies forced 22 turnovers, converting them into 26 points, and held the Bluejays to a frigid 19-of-61 shooting from the field, including a dismal 3-of-25 from three-point range. Connecticut’s offensive efficiency was starkly superior, scoring nearly a point per possession while limiting Creighton to one of its least productive outings of the season. The most decisive stretch of the game came late in the first quarter and extended through the second, as Connecticut transformed a modest early lead into a commanding rout. Leading just 14-12 with under two minutes remaining in the opening period, the Huskies ignited a devastating 28-2 run that spanned into the second quarter. The surge was fueled by relentless defensive activity, which created easy transition opportunities and open shots. During the run, freshman guard Kayleigh Heckel provided a significant spark off the bench, hitting a trio of three-pointers. Her back-to-back threes in a 30-second span late in the second quarter pushed the lead to 30 and exemplified Connecticut’s ability to strike quickly from multiple sources. The Huskies’ defense during this stretch was suffocating, forcing a series of Creighton turnovers and contested misses that led to run-outs and open looks on the other end. By halftime, Connecticut had built an insurmountable lead, effectively deciding the contest before the intermission. Sarah Strong, the Huskies’ standout forward from Durham, North Carolina, was the game’s most complete player. In just 26 minutes, she recorded 18 points, 13 rebounds, six assists and four steals, impacting every facet of the game. Her passing from the high post and defensive versatility were central to Connecticut’s dominance. She was far from alone. Azzi Fudd contributed 14 points and five assists, while reserve Blanca Quinonez added 15 points and four rebounds. Heckel finished with eight points, five rebounds, six assists and two steals in her 18-minute stint. For Creighton, guard Ava Zediker of Des Moines, Iowa, provided the primary offensive resistance, scoring a game-high 23 points, but received little consistent support. Forward Grace Boffeli of Eldridge, Iowa, battled for nine points and nine rebounds. The victory improved Connecticut’s record to a perfect 17-0 overall and 5-0 in the Big East. The Huskies have now won each of their conference games by an average margin of 41.2 points. Creighton fell to 7-10 overall and 2-4 in league play. Connecticut’s next test is a home matchup against Villanova on Thursday. Creighton looks to rebound on the road at Providence next Saturday.

Preview: Connecticut at Creighton OMAHA, Neb. (Interstat) — The undefeated and top-ranked Connecticut Huskies put their perfect record on the line Sunday when they visit the Creighton Bluejays in a Big East women’s basketball matchup at CenturyLink Center. UConn (16-0, 4-0 Big East) has dominated its competition, winning every game this season by at least 25 points. The Huskies are coming off an 88-43 rout of Saint John’s on Wednesday, their ninth consecutive victory by 30 or more points. Freshman standout Sarah Strong has been a catalyst, averaging 19.1 points over her last seven games. She scored 24 points in 28 minutes against Saint John’s. Azzi Fudd added 16 points in that win. Creighton (7-9, 1-4) has struggled in conference play and is looking to rebound from a 49-67 loss at Marquette on Thursday. Guard Kendall McGee leads the Bluejays, averaging 12.3 points over her last eight contests. She scored a team-high 14 points in the loss to Marquette. The Huskies’ defense has been stifling, holding opponents to an average of 48.1 points per game. Creighton averages 69.4 points offensively but will face its toughest test of the season. This marks the first of two regular-season meetings between the teams. They are scheduled to play again in Storrs on Feb. 11. UConn has not lost a regular-season conference game since joining the Big East in 2020. Creighton’s last win in the series was in the 2022 Big East Tournament championship game. The game tips off at 1 p.m. EST Sunday.