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| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 17 | 20 | 8 | 16 | 61 |
| UConn | 19 | 18 | 19 | 27 | 83 |
10/19/2026 11:04:00โฏPM | Women's Basketball
HARTFORD, Conn. โ Junior forward Sarah Strong had 27 points to lead the UConn women's basketball team past Texas, 83-61, in a preseason exhibition game Monday in PeoplesBank Arena.
Freshman guard Jovana Popovic continued her impressive start as a Husky, posting 22 points on 7-11 shooting with a game-high seven rebounds and five assists.
The Huskies shot 53.6% from the field and 55.6 from three-point range. UConn went 10-18 from beyond the arc, finding their shots after going 3-22 vs. Syracuse last week.
After being tied 37-37 at halftime, the Huskies outscored the Longhorns 19-8 in the third quarter. UConn continued its momentum in the fourth, outpacing Texas 27-16.
Senior guard Ashlynn Shade had 11 points vs. Texas.
UConn is No. 2 in ESPN's preseason top 25 while Texas is ranked No. 9.
The Huskies will host Army in their final preseason game on Sunday, Oct. 25 at 4 p.m. in Gampel Pavilion. Tickets are available HERE.
