UConn Huskies vs Georgetown Hoyas Big East Tournament - Quarterfinal No. 1 UConn dominated Georgetown in a 84-39 victory during the Big East tournament quarterfinals on Saturday, extending its winning streak to 48 games. Serah Williams led the Huskies with 14 points, scoring 12 of them in the first half, while Sarah Strong added 11 points and Azzi Fudd contributed 10. The Huskies, now 32-0 on the season, secured their 37th consecutive conference tournament win and 43rd straight victory against the Hoyas. KK Arnold and Kayleigh Heckel each scored 12 and eight points, respectively, as UConn built a commanding lead early. Georgetown, which had lost to UConn in the Big East tournament four times in the past five seasons, struggled to contain the Huskies’ offense. The Hoyas managed just one field goal in the third quarter, marking a low point in their performance. Laila Jewett was Georgetown’s top scorer with nine points. The game began with Georgetown scoring the first four points, but UConn quickly turned the tide. Williams sparked a 10-0 run, scoring eight points in the stretch, to give the Huskies a lead they never surrendered. The Hoyas went seven minutes without a basket in the second quarter as UConn scored 13 consecutive points, leading 47-18 at halftime. Georgetown’s inability to respond to UConn’s pressure continued in the second half. The Hoyas’ struggles highlighted their inconsistency throughout the season, as they finished with a 14-17 record and a 6-14 mark in the Big East. UConn, meanwhile, advanced to the semifinals where they would face Creighton. The Huskies’ success was underscored by individual achievements, including Strong joining a select group of UConn players with 100 steals in a season.#big_east_tournament #serah_williams #uconn_huskies #georgetown_hoyas #sarah_strong
