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Why UConn women’s basketball is being ‘more intentional’ with Azzi Fudd, Sarah Strong as March nears
For the first 10 minutes of the UConn women’s basketball team’s victory over Georgetown on Thursday night, Azzi Fudd was completely unstoppable. It was clear almost immediately that it was going to be one of those nights for the star guard after she knocked down a pair of 3-pointers over a 40-second stretch early in the first quarter.
A potential third meeting between the Huskies and Red Storm would likely highlight the Big East Tournament title game
The No. 6 UConn men's basketball team (26-3, 16-2) plays at home for the final time this season when it hosts Seton Hall (19-9, 9-8 BIG EAST) on
Seton Hall has been a problem for UConn, with a well-documented four-game winning streak in Newark that was finally snapped this year when the Huskies staved off a furious Pirate comeback and held on for a 69-64 win on Jan. 13.
Azzi Fudd's parents, Tim and Katie Fudd, and her grandparents, Tom and Karen Duffy, reflect on Azzi's final year at UConn while at the Duffy's Coventry residence on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. :
UConn remains undefeated despite having the 13th-toughest schedule out of 363 teams, per NET. The Huskies kicked off February against No. 15 Tennessee — the last team UConn lost to back in Feb. 2025 – but things were different this time. The Huskies dominated the second half against the Lady Vols en route to a 30-point victory.
Azzi Fudd #35 of the Connecticut Huskies is defended by Destiny Agubata #4 of the Georgetown Hoyas during the first half of the NCAA women's basketball game at PeoplesBank Arena on February 26, 2026 in Hartford, Connecticut.
The No. 6 UConn Huskies welcome the No. 15 St. John’s Redstorm to PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford, Conn. on Wednesday, Feb. 25 for a Big East showdown. Watch live on Peacock or for free with DirecTV on NBCSN.
The top two teams in the Big East meet again as the Red Storm (22-5) visit the Huskies (25-3) in Hartford at 7 p.m. ET.
The Blue Devils claimed the ACC regular season title on Feb. 26 for the first time in 13 years. They clinched the No. 1 seed in the upcoming ACC women's basketball tournament (March 4-8) and are set to close out their regular season slate on the road at UNC on Sunday March 1 (Noon ET, ESPN).
SportsLine's model has revealed its St. John's vs. Connecticut best bets for Big East action on Wednesday, Feb. 25