Top-ranked UConn women's basketball team crushes Loyola 85-31, grabbing a season-high 25 steals in the process. KK Arnold and Sarah Strong led the way for the Huskies with 11 points each, while Serah Williams chipped in with 10 points. Azzi Fudd also shone with nine points and five of those steals.
The game was a one-sided affair, with the Huskies dominating from start to finish. By halftime, they had built a 41-14 lead, thanks in part to nine players making field goals in the first half. The momentum only continued to build after the break, with Loyola struggling to score for over 11 minutes at one point.
The Ramblers' inability to get anything going on offense was compounded by their struggles on defense, allowing UConn to grab a season-high 25 steals. The Huskies' stifling pressure made it impossible for Loyola to mount any kind of comeback.
This win marks the 184th program that UConn has defeated under coach Geno Auriemma since he took over in 1985. For the Huskies, freshman Blanca Quinonez and Gandy Malou-Mamel both made their debuts after missing the first two games of the season. Meanwhile, UConn announced the signing of Olivia Vukosa, a highly touted recruit who is ranked as the No. 5 player in the Class of 2026.
UConn will look to build on this win when they host Ohio State at home on Sunday, while Loyola will try to bounce back from this drubbing by hosting Maryland-Eastern Shore on the road on Sunday.
The game was a one-sided affair, with the Huskies dominating from start to finish. By halftime, they had built a 41-14 lead, thanks in part to nine players making field goals in the first half. The momentum only continued to build after the break, with Loyola struggling to score for over 11 minutes at one point.
The Ramblers' inability to get anything going on offense was compounded by their struggles on defense, allowing UConn to grab a season-high 25 steals. The Huskies' stifling pressure made it impossible for Loyola to mount any kind of comeback.
This win marks the 184th program that UConn has defeated under coach Geno Auriemma since he took over in 1985. For the Huskies, freshman Blanca Quinonez and Gandy Malou-Mamel both made their debuts after missing the first two games of the season. Meanwhile, UConn announced the signing of Olivia Vukosa, a highly touted recruit who is ranked as the No. 5 player in the Class of 2026.
UConn will look to build on this win when they host Ohio State at home on Sunday, while Loyola will try to bounce back from this drubbing by hosting Maryland-Eastern Shore on the road on Sunday.
! Their 85-31 win over Loyola was a total blowout, and it's crazy to think they're dominating like that with all their players contributing 
. I love seeing Azzi Fudd shine with those 5 steals, she's definitely one of the top defenders in the league 
. And Geno Auriemma is still going strong, 184 wins under his belt and counting 
. I'm curious to see how UConn does against Ohio State on Sunday - they're gonna need to keep up that level of intensity 
. On the other hand, Loyola's gotta bounce back from this tough loss 
. Maybe they can take some lessons from their experience playing UConn and come out stronger next time 
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They're like a well-oiled machine, you know? That 41-14 halftime lead is insane! 
And those 25 steals? 
I'm loving the energy around Geno Auriemma's program, always so consistent and impressive. Fresh faces like Blanca Quinonez and Gandy Malou-Mamel are great additions too - the future is bright for UConn! 
. Geno Auriemma is a genius coach, no doubt about it 
. The way they shut down Loyola's offense was insane – 25 steals? That's crazy! 
I mean, Azzi Fudd is like a superhero on the court 
. By the way, have you seen the news about Olivia Vukosa? She's going to be a game-changer on that court 
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They totally outplayed Loyola and it's amazing to see Azzi Fudd go off with 9 steals! 
I get that Geno Auriemma is a legend, but come on, give some credit to Loyola for trying. And can we please talk about how UConn's recruiting is going? They're just signing anyone and everyone now. Where's the quality control? 
did anyone know that blanca quinonez made her debut? i feel bad for loyola tho... 85-31 is insane 
geno auriemma must be so proud of his team! u conn has been undefeated or close to it since like forever, right? 
! 25 steals is insane, and it's not just about Azzi Fudd's impressive defensive skills - the whole team was on point 
. It's awesome to see freshman Blanca Quinonez and Gandy Malou-Mamel make their debuts and contribute to the team - those young guns are gonna be key to UConn's success this season 
️. Geno Auriemma's coaching record speaks for itself, and it's clear that his program is doing something right. I mean, the fact that they're poaching top recruits like Olivia Vukosa is a testament to their success.
. They need to figure out how to compete with these top-ranked teams if they want to make a run in the tournament. This loss could be a wake-up call for them to reevaluate their strategy and focus on building a more well-rounded team.
Fresh faces Blanca Quinonez and Gandy Malou-Mamel are gonna do some big things this season 
Oh man, did UConn just blow out Loyola like it was a bad pizza 
! 85-31? That's like saying you got a PhD in embarrassing 
- sneaky and deadly! 
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