UConn's Secret Weapon REVEALED! How Testing Keeps Undefeated Streak ALIVE!

Women's College Hoops Spotlight: How Being Tested Helps UConn Stay Undefeated

UConn's Secret Weapon REVEALED! How Testing Keeps ...

HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT - The UConn Huskies, led by stars Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong, continued their dominant, undefeated march this season with a decisive victory over the Tennessee Volunteers. For those keeping track, the last time the Huskies actually *lost* a game was against...you guessed it, these very same Volunteers almost a year ago. That loss, as it turned out, didn't really mean much, did it? UConn, of course, went on to snag their 12th national championship, their first since way back in 2016.

This latest win extends UConn's current winning streak to a staggering 39 consecutive games. That puts them just one win shy of tying Texas and breaking into the top 10 longest winning streaks in NCAA history. And let's be honest, everyone knows that UConn practically *owns* the record books in this category. They boast four of the top five longest streaks. It's basically their bread and butter.

Now, don't let the final score fool you. This wasn’t exactly a walk in the park. The game was neck and neck for a good chunk of time. At halftime, the score was knotted at 42-42, and even midway through the third quarter, UConn only held a slim 57-53 lead. Then, Sarah Strong decided she'd had enough of the close contest. She ignited a scoring surge, propelling UConn to outscore Tennessee 39-13 over the final 15 minutes. Talk about a game-changer!

That tight first half actually provided a rare glimpse of some real adversity for Auriemma’s squad. UConn has been absolutely steamrolling opponents all season long. Their average margin of victory through 23 games? A ridiculous 39.3 points. The closest any team has come to challenging them was back in November, when they scraped by with a 72-69 victory over then-No. 6 Michigan. I was actually at that game, and let me tell you, the atmosphere was electric! You could feel the tension.

With just eight regular season games remaining, and none of those against ranked opponents, a crucial question looms: Will this relatively easy schedule in the final stretch actually *hurt* the Huskies once they hit the NCAA tournament? Will they be battle-tested enough? It's a valid concern. Sometimes, a little struggle can make you stronger. But then again, this is UConn we're talking about. They seem to find a way to win, no matter what.