OMAHA, Neb. (Interstat) — The top-ranked Connecticut Huskies delivered a defensive masterclass and showcased their overwhelming depth, dismantling the Creighton Bluejays 95-54 in a Big East women’s basketball game Sunday at CHI Health Center.

From the opening tip, Connecticut established a pace and pressure that Creighton could not match. The Huskies forced 22 turnovers, converting them into 26 points, and held the Bluejays to a frigid 19-of-61 shooting from the field, including a dismal 3-of-25 from three-point range. Connecticut’s offensive efficiency was starkly superior, scoring nearly a point per possession while limiting Creighton to one of its least productive outings of the season.

The most decisive stretch of the game came late in the first quarter and extended through the second, as Connecticut transformed a modest early lead into a commanding rout. Leading just 14-12 with under two minutes remaining in the opening period, the Huskies ignited a devastating 28-2 run that spanned into the second quarter. The surge was fueled by relentless defensive activity, which created easy transition opportunities and open shots.

During the run, freshman guard Kayleigh Heckel provided a significant spark off the bench, hitting a trio of three-pointers. Her back-to-back threes in a 30-second span late in the second quarter pushed the lead to 30 and exemplified Connecticut’s ability to strike quickly from multiple sources. The Huskies’ defense during this stretch was suffocating, forcing a series of Creighton turnovers and contested misses that led to run-outs and open looks on the other end. By halftime, Connecticut had built an insurmountable lead, effectively deciding the contest before the intermission.

Sarah Strong, the Huskies’ standout forward from Durham, North Carolina, was the game’s most complete player. In just 26 minutes, she recorded 18 points, 13 rebounds, six assists and four steals, impacting every facet of the game. Her passing from the high post and defensive versatility were central to Connecticut’s dominance.

She was far from alone. Azzi Fudd contributed 14 points and five assists, while reserve Blanca Quinonez added 15 points and four rebounds. Heckel finished with eight points, five rebounds, six assists and two steals in her 18-minute stint. For Creighton, guard Ava Zediker of Des Moines, Iowa, provided the primary offensive resistance, scoring a game-high 23 points, but received little consistent support. Forward Grace Boffeli of Eldridge, Iowa, battled for nine points and nine rebounds.

The victory improved Connecticut’s record to a perfect 17-0 overall and 5-0 in the Big East. The Huskies have now won each of their conference games by an average margin of 41.2 points. Creighton fell to 7-10 overall and 2-4 in league play.

Connecticut’s next test is a home matchup against Villanova on Thursday. Creighton looks to rebound on the road at Providence next Saturday.