UConn Ends South Carolina's 71-Game Home Winning Streak with Dominant Victory
No. 7 UConn delivered a dominant performance against No. 4 South Carolina, securing an 87-58 victory on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C. The win snapped South Carolina’s impressive 71-game home winning streak and marked UConn’s largest road win against a top-five opponent in the past 20 seasons.
Azzi Fudd led the charge for the Huskies, scoring a game-high 28 points, including 18 in the third quarter alone. Fudd’s resurgence has been pivotal for UConn, as she has averaged 63.7% from beyond the arc in her last six games. Freshman Sarah Strong also made a significant impact, recording a double-double with 16 points and 13 rebounds. Despite a quiet shooting night (3-of-12), Paige Bueckers contributed 12 points, 10 assists, and seven rebounds, becoming the third player in UConn history to reach 2,000 points, 500 rebounds, and 500 assists.
UConn’s aggressive play and strategic adjustments by head coach Geno Auriemma kept South Carolina off balance throughout the game. The Huskies outrebounded the Gamecocks 48-29, forced 13 turnovers, and shot 13-of-28 from three-point range. Defensively, they held South Carolina to 38% shooting from the field and just 3-of-17 from beyond the arc.
For South Carolina, Joyce Edwards led the team with 17 points, while MiLaysia Fulwiley and Te-Hina Paopao added 11 and 10 points, respectively. Head coach Dawn Staley described her team’s effort as an “F” and emphasized the need to regroup after the loss. Despite the setback, South Carolina remains a strong contender with a 9-3 record against AP Top 25 opponents this season.
The victory improves UConn’s record to 24-3, while South Carolina drops to 23-3. The Huskies’ statement win not only ended their seven-game losing streak against top-10 opponents but also solidified their status as a national powerhouse heading into March Madness.
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