The No. 1 ranked UConn Huskies women's basketball team defeated Villanova 83-69 in a Big East Conference game, extending their winning streak to 44 games. UConn, with a perfect 28-0 record and 17-0 in the conference, showcased strong second-half performance led by Azzi Fudd, who scored 25 points, and Sarah Strong, who added 21 despite early foul trouble. The Huskies overcame a halftime deficit of 40-37 to lead by as many as 19 points in the fourth quarter. Villanova, with a 21-6 record and 14-4 in the Big East, was led by Jasmine Bascoe with 26 points and Denae Carter with 21, but their six-game winning streak was snapped. UConn's victory marked their 64th consecutive win against conference opponents, maintaining their dominance in women's college basketball. The teams will next face Providence and Marquette respectively.