Iowa Hawkeyes at UConn Huskies
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Fudd and Strong power No. 1 UConn past No. 11 Iowa in Women's Champions Classic
Strong also had seven rebounds and six steals for the Huskies (12-0), who remained unbeaten on the season heading into the holidays. No. 16 Louisville routed 17th-ranked Tennessee 89-65 in the opener of the doubleheader.
Strong, the sensational sophomore, dominated the first half with 20 points and five steals as UConn led 42-31.
UConn was up 22-12 after one quarter before Iowa was able to get within six in the second. Strong wouldn't let them get closer as she scored seven points, including the first five, in a 10-2 run that gave the Huskies a 35-20 advantage midway through the quarter. On one play, Strong got a steal, then went the length of the court for a lay-in.
Iowa couldn't get closer than nine the rest of the way as Fudd had 21 of her 27 points in the second half. UConn scored the first six points of the third quarter to put the game away.
The Huskies have beaten four ranked teams this season, with victories over No. 5 Michigan, No. 16 Louisville and No. 19 Southern California. UConn has two ranked games left on its schedule after the New Year — home games against No. 17 Tennessee and 20th-ranked Notre Dame.
Hannah Stuelke scored 17 points and Chazadi Wright added 16 for the Hawkeyes (10-2), who have dropped two of their last three games. The other loss came to in-state rival No. 10 Iowa State.
Iowa lost guard Kylie Feuerbach to an ankle injury in the first quarter. She didn't return.
UConn: Visits Butler on Sunday, Dec. 28.
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Recent Plays
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End of Game | 64 - 90 |
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End of 4th Quarter | 64 - 90 |
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Ava Heiden makes 14-foot jumper | 64 - 90 |
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Foul on Jana El Alfy. | 62 - 90 |
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Callie Levin subbing in for Iowa | 62 - 90 |
Statistics
 IOWA |
CONN |
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|---|---|---|
| 25-51 | FG | 36-69 |
| 49 | Field Goal % | 52 |
| 8-17 | 3PT | 13-29 |
| 47 | Three Point % | 45 |
| 6-8 | FT | 5-7 |
| 75 | Free Throw % | 71 |
| 34 | Rebounds | 25 |
| 10 | Offensive Rebounds | 9 |
| 24 | Defensive Rebounds | 16 |
| 19 | Assists | 22 |
| 6 | Steals | 17 |
| 2 | Blocks | 5 |
| 26 | Turnovers | 9 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 26 | Total Turnovers | 9 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 9 | Points Off Turnovers | 41 |
| 2 | Fast Break Points | 18 |
| 24 | Points in Paint | 40 |
| 9 | Fouls | 10 |
| 0 | Largest Lead | 31 |
| 0 | Lead Changes | 0 |
| 0 | Percent Led | 97 |
Game Information
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Attendance: 10,107 | Capacity:
2025-26 Big Ten Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1-0 | - | 13-0 |
| Nebraska | 1-0 | - | 12-0 |
| Illinois | 1-0 | - | 11-1 |
| Ohio State | 1-0 | - | 11-1 |
| UCLA | 1-0 | - | 11-1 |
| Michigan | 1-0 | - | 10-1 |
| Iowa | 1-0 | - | 10-2 |
| USC | 1-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Wisconsin | 1-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Michigan State | 0-1 | 1 | 11-1 |
| Oregon | 0-1 | 1 | 12-2 |
| Indiana | 0-1 | 1 | 11-2 |
| Washington | 0-1 | 1 | 10-2 |
| Minnesota | 0-1 | 1 | 9-3 |
| Purdue | 0-1 | 1 | 8-4 |
| Rutgers | 0-1 | 1 | 8-4 |
| Penn State | 0-1 | 1 | 7-5 |
| Northwestern | 0-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
2025-26 Big East Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| UConn | 3-0 | - | 12-0 |
| Villanova | 3-0 | - | 10-2 |
| Seton Hall | 2-1 | 1 | 8-4 |
| Marquette | 2-1 | 1 | 8-4 |
| Creighton | 2-1 | 1 | 6-6 |
| St. John's | 1-2 | 2 | 11-3 |
| Xavier | 1-2 | 2 | 8-4 |
| Providence | 1-2 | 2 | 8-5 |
| Butler | 1-2 | 2 | 7-6 |
| Georgetown | 0-2 | 2.5 | 7-4 |
| DePaul | 0-3 | 3 | 3-11 |