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Connecticut 83, at Villanova 69

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 · Final · BIGEAST Finals Game 1 (CONN leads 1-0)

Huskies Overpower Wildcats to Stay Undefeated in Big East Clash

BRYN MAWR, Pa. (Interstat) — Azzi Fudd scored 25 points and Sarah Strong added 21 as Connecticut remained unbeaten with an 83-69 victory over Villanova on Wednesday night at The Pavilion. The Huskies improved to 28-0 overall.

Villanova led 22-19 after a high-scoring first quarter, but Connecticut seized control with a dominant third quarter, outscoring the Wildcats 26-12. Jasmine Bascoe led all scorers with 26 points for Villanova, which fell to 21-6.

Connecticut’s defense fueled the win, generating 28 points off turnovers and holding a 36-20 advantage in points in the paint. The Huskies have won 15 consecutive meetings in the series. Attendance was 3,719.