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Azzi Fudd helps No. 1 UConn rout St. John’s 85-49 for 47th consecutive victory

Azzi Fudd helps No. 1 UConn rout St. John's 85-49 for 47th consecutive victory | iNFOnews.ca
UConn guard Azzi Fudd (35) shoots a two-pointer during the first half of an NCAA women's college basketball game against St. John's, Sunday, March 1, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)

NEW YORK (AP) — Azzi Fudd scored 14 points and Allie Ziebell added 13 to help No. 1 UConn rout St. John’s 85-49 at Madison Square Garden on Sunday night for its 47th consecutive victory.

The Huskies matched the fifth-longest winning streak in women’s Division I history, equaling UConn’s run from 2013-15.

UConn (31-0, 20-0 Big East) wrapped up another undefeated regular season and now is preparing to make a run at another Big East tournament crown. The Huskies have an average victory margin of nearly 38 points, which is the third-largest margin in Division I history — trailing only two other Huskies teams.

The 2014-15 squad won by 40.6 points and the 2015-16 team had a 39.7-point average margin.

This was the first time the St. John’s women have played a standalone game at the famed Midtown Manhattan arena. The Red Storm have been part of doubleheaders with their men’s team, and they also competed in the Maggie Dixon Classic for a few years.

The matchup drew 9,612 fans, most of whom cheered for the Huskies. UConn raced to a 24-9 lead after the first quarter behind Sarah Strong, Fudd and Serah Williams. The Huskies led 43-20 at the half.

Jailah Donald scored eight points to lead St. John’s (21-10, 11-9). The Red Storm finished tied for fourth in the conference with Marquette and Creighton, but will be the No. 6 seed in the tournament.

Up next

UConn: Plays in the Big East quarterfinals on Saturday.

St. John’s: Opens the conference tournament against Xavier on Friday.

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Azzi Fudd helps No. 1 UConn rout St. John's 85-49 for 47th consecutive victory | iNFOnews.ca
UConn guard Kamorea “KK” Arnold (2) heads toward the basket during the first half of an NCAA women’s college basketball game against St. John’s, Sunday, March 1, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)
Azzi Fudd helps No. 1 UConn rout St. John's 85-49 for 47th consecutive victory | iNFOnews.ca
St. John’s guard Brooke Moore (10), defended by UConn guard Azzi Fudd (35), searches for an opening to the basket during the first half of an NCAA women’s college basketball game, Sunday, March 1, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)
Azzi Fudd helps No. 1 UConn rout St. John's 85-49 for 47th consecutive victory | iNFOnews.ca
UConn guard Blanca Quinonez (4), guarded by St. John’s guard Brooke Moore (10), heads toward the basket during the first half of an NCAA women’s college basketball game, Sunday, March 1, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)

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