The No. 1-ranked UConn women's basketball team will put its winning streak on the line at the Big East Conference Tournament.
The Huskies are riding a 47-game win streak heading into their game against Georgetown on Saturday at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville. And, the Huskies haven't lost in the conference in 67 tries.
UConn, ranked No. 1 in the nation as the defending national champion, is led by Sarah Strong. The sophomore forward was named Big East Player of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year on Thursday. She ranks seventh nationally in steals (97), 15th in assist-turnover ratio (2.37) and 15th in field goal percentage (59.5). Strong is averaging 18.6 points per game on a .595/.407/.881 shooting split.
UConn forward Blanca Quiñonez was named Big East Freshman and Sixth Woman of the Year. Strong and graduate student guard Azzi Fudd were unanimously selected first-team All-Big East. Junior guard KK Arnold joined them on the first team.
Head coach Geno Auriemma was selected as the Big East Coach of the Year.
What time is UConn vs Georgetown?
The UConn Huskies play the Georgetown Hoyas in the quarterfinals of the Big East Tournament at noon ET on Saturday, March 7 in Uncasville, Connecticut.
