No. 1 UConn Basketball kicks off postseason with 45-point win versus Georgetown
The No. 1 UConn women’s basketball team (31-0, 20-0) kicked off the 2026 postseason with a perplexing 84-39 victory over the Georgetown Hoyas (14-16, 6-14).
In the Huskies’ 45-point triumph, four players reached double-digit figures.
Paving the way, Serah Williams posted a season-high 14 points and grabbed eight rebounds. The New York Native looked stellar from inside the arc, knocking down seven of eight (87.5%) shots.
“This is your last hurrah,” said Head Coach Geno Auriemma during a discussion with Williams. “This is what people are going to remember you for when they evaluate you for where you’re going next. What kind of impact can you have in this tournament?”
Trailing behind the senior, KK Arnold contributed 12 points, a board and four assists. Similar to Williams, the guard almost shot perfectly from all ranges. From the floor, Arnold went two-for-two, banked two of three (66.7%) triples and went two-for-two from the free-throw line.
Alongside the duo, Sarah Strong accumulated 11 points, five rebounds, two assists, five steals and two blocks. The star forward sank four of six (50%) two-pointers and nailed one of three (33.3%) deep shots.
As for Azzi Fudd, the leader recorded 10 points, two boards, three assists and two takeaways.
When it comes to the bench, the group added 37 off-the-bench points for Connecticut. Taking charge, Blanca Quiñonez and Allie Ziebell registered nine points apiece, while Kayleigh Heckel ended the day with eight points.
Defensively, turnovers suffocated the Hoyas’ offensive production, as UConn forced 23 mishaps.
Overall, the Huskies connected on 22 of 36 (61.1%) field goals, nine of 27 (33.3%) shots from downtown and 13 of 18 (72.2%) free throws.
Compared to Georgetown, Connecticut held everyone to fewer than 10 points. To finish the match, Laila Jewett racked up the most points for the Hoyas with nine points, a rebound and an assist.
Although Brianna Scott only scored two points, it is worth noting that the senior snagged eight boards.
Collectively, Georgetown struggled to land shots from all ranges. To finish the day, the program splashed just six of 25 (24%) floor shots, six of 23 (26.1%) long-range attempts and nine of 14 (64.3%) free throws.
To kick off the quarterfinals of the Women’s Big East Tournament, Georgetown got off to a quick 4-0 run. However, this was the beginning of the end for the Hoyas’ playoff run.
With the help of Williams, Connecticut bounced back, notching a 10-0 run and forcing Georgetown to call a timeout.
At the timeout, the senior buried four of five (80%) paint shots and tallied eight of UConn’s 10 points.
During this time, the Big East rival turned the ball over six times and suffered a scoring drought lasting just over two minutes.
With a little over six and a half minutes remaining in the first quarter, Georgetown attempted to stop the bleeding, making one of two free throws, but UConn had other plans.
Seconds later, the reigning National Champs constructed a 12-0 run, putting the Hoyas in a 22-5 hole.
To end the opening quarter, Connecticut led 24-10.
Heading into the second quarter, the Huskies kept their foot on the pedal and controlled their own destiny.
Three and a half minutes into the second quarter, UConn secured a 10-2 run. Khadee Hession tried shifting the momentum by hitting a triple for the Hoyas, but Connecticut left nothing on the table.
With slightly over six and a half minutes before halftime, the Big East regular season champs assembled a 13-0 run.
At this point in the game, Georgetown experienced a near six-minute slump and had not seen the rim since the seven-minute mark.
Going into the break, UConn found a comfortable 47-18 lead.
Coming out of the locker room, Connecticut wrote the same story as the Hoyas only scored four points.
Going into the fourth quarter, Georgetown showcased their best performance outscoring the Huskies 17-15, but it was too late for a miracle comeback.
Next up, the Huskies will clash with the winner of Game 5 between the No. 5 Creighton Bluejays and No. 4 Marquette Golden Eagles.
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