University of Connecticut
3-1,0-0Big East
Ohio State
3-1,0-0Big Ten
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UConn | 27 | 11 | 27 | 22 | 87 |
| Ohio St. | 22 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 55 |
11/12/2026 10:08:00โฏPM | Women's Basketball
COLUMBUS, Ohio โ Junior Sarah Strong scored 20 of her 25 points in the second half to lead the fourth-ranked UConn women's basketball team (3-1) past No. 17 Ohio State (3-1), 87-55, Thursday evening in the Schottenstein Center.
Strong had a career-high seven three pointers and added nine rebounds, five assists and three steals.
Freshman Olivia Vukosa had her best game as a Husky, notching 12 rebounds (eight offensive), eight points, six assists and two blocks.
Senior Ashlynn Shade scored a season-high 15 points and senior KK Arnold notched 10 points, five assists and five steals.
UConn led 27-22 after the first quarter, but with Strong on the bench in foul trouble, Ohio State cut the lead to 38-35 at halftime.
Strong returned to the lineup in the third quarter, scoring 17 points and going 5-for-5 from three in the frame. UConn outscored the Buckeyes 27-11 in the third and 22-9 in the fourth.
The win was UConn's second straight over a ranked opponent. It was the Huskies' third straight game against a ranked team.
The Huskies are back on the road at No. 7 Louisville (4-0) Sunday at 5:30 p.m. on ESPN.
