BROOKLYN, N.Y. (Interstat) — Azzi Fudd scored 27 points and Sarah Strong added 23 to lead top-ranked Connecticut to a 90-64 victory over Iowa in the Shark Beauty Champions Classic on Saturday.

The Huskies improved to 12-0, using a 22-point first quarter to set the tone before 10,107 fans at Barclays Center. Connecticut’s defense forced 25 turnovers, converting them into 41 points. The Hawkeyes, who fell to 10-2, were led by Hannah Stuelke’s 17 points and Chazadi Wright’s 16. Iowa shot 49% from the field but was overwhelmed by Connecticut’s 17 assists and 13 made 3-pointers. The Huskies never trailed, extending their lead each quarter.