Connecticut 86, at DePaul 40

ROSEMONT, Ill. (Interstat) — The top-ranked Connecticut Huskies delivered a performance of overwhelming force Wednesday night, dismantling DePaul 86-40 in a Big East women’s basketball contest that was decided almost from the opening tip. The Huskies, extending their perfect season to 24-0, unleashed a 31-point first quarter that showcased their stifling defense and efficient offense, setting the tone for a lopsided affair at Allstate Arena. The most important part of the game was its explosive start, which erased any notion of an upset before the home crowd of 6,277 could settle in. Connecticut’s defensive pressure was immediate and unrelenting. The… Read more...