Boston University Terriers at UConn Huskies

· NCAA Women's Basketball

Boston University Terriers

1-1, 0-1 Away

Final
32 - 86

UConn Huskies

1-0, 1-0 Home

Freshmen El Alfy, Strong score 17 points each as No. 2 UConn routs BU 86-32

Paige Bueckers scores 2 quick buckets for UConn

Paige Bueckers had 13 points, seven assists and five steals while Ashlynn Shade added 10 points for the Huskies.

UConn had runs of 11-0 and 15-0 before the Terriers made their second basket of the game.

Alex Giannaros made a pair of 3-pointers as BU (1-1) scored nine straight points in the third quarter. She led the Terriers with 13 points.

The Huskies are still without Caroline Ducharme, Azzi Fudd, Aubrey Griffin and Ayanna Patterson. Fudd warmed up with the team before the game and is close to returning after being limited to two games during the 2023-24 season before suffering a season-ending knee injury.

Takeaways Boston University: Sophomore guard Sisi Bentley, playing in her hometown of Hartford, scored the Terriers' first four points.

UConn: The Huskies won their season opener for the 29th year in a row. The last time UConn opened with a loss was an 83-81 overtime loss to Louisiana Tech in 1995.

Key moment UConn scored the game's first 11 points, all off turnovers. The Huskies had 15 steals and 28 points off turnovers in the first half.

Key stat All 10 available UConn players scored in the first half with Strong leading the way with 12 points.

Up next Boston University plays Emmanuel College on Tuesday. UConn will face South Florida on Sunday.

TV Channel: Terriers vs Huskies 2021 College Basketball, week 1, is broadcasted on SNY.
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Recent Plays

4th 0:00	End of Game	32 - 86
4th 0:00	End of 4th Quarter	32 - 86
4th 0:12	Qadence Samuels Defensive Rebound.	32 - 86
4th 0:15	Bella McLaughlin missed Jumper.	32 - 86
4th 0:44	KK Arnold made Jumper.	32 - 86

Statistics

BU		CONN
12-45	FG	36-66
26.7	Field Goal %	54.5
5-17	3PT	9-22
29.4	Three Point %	40.9
3-6	FT	5-8
50.0	Free Throw %	62.5
30	Rebounds	35
8	Offensive Rebounds	9
22	Defensive Rebounds	26
5	Assists	28
4	Steals	25
1	Blocks	4
33	Turnovers	12
2	Team Turnovers	0
33	Total Turnovers	12
0	Technical Fouls	0
0	Total Technical Fouls	0
10	Points Off Turnovers	37
0	Fast Break Points	19
8	Points in Paint	52
12	Fouls	13
0	Largest Lead	54

Game Information

Venue: PeoplesBank Arena

Location: Hartford, CT
Attendance: 13,355 | Capacity:

2024-25 Patriot League Standings

TEAM	CONF	GB	OVER
Lehigh	15-3	-	27-7
Army	14-4	1	25-8
Colgate	13-5	2	23-10
Holy Cross	11-7	4	19-12
Navy	11-7	4	19-12
Bucknell	11-7	4	17-14
Lafayette	6-12	9	10-21
Boston University	5-13	10	12-19
Loyola Maryland	3-15	12	9-21
American University	1-17	14	1-29

2024-25 Big East Conference Standings

TEAM	CONF	GB	OVER
UConn	18-0	-	37-3
Creighton	16-2	2	26-7
Seton Hall	13-5	5	23-10
Marquette	12-6	6	21-11
Villanova	11-7	7	21-15
DePaul	8-10	10	13-19
Providence	6-12	12	13-19
St. John's	5-13	13	16-15
Butler	5-13	13	16-18
Georgetown	4-14	14	12-19
Xavier	1-17	17	7-24

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