Syracuse vs. Connecticut Women’s Basketball: Live Scores and Updates

Mo. Basuony

Published: March 23, 2026 6:27 PM ET

Syracuse vs. Connecticut Women’s Basketball: Live Scores and Updates

The Syracuse women’s basketball team travels to Storrs to face UConn in the NCAA Tournament second round. Tip is set for 6 p.m. Monday at Gampel Pavilion. The game will air on ESPN.

Early game snapshot

UConn dominated the opening quarter. The Huskies led 33-8 at the first-quarter horn.

Connecticut shot 71 percent in the frame, making 15 of 21 attempts. The Huskies also forced eight turnovers.

Key moments in the first quarter

UConn recorded a 19-2 run to close the quarter.
Azzi Fudd hit a wide-open three late in the period.
Sarah Strong had nine quick points and UConn collected six steals early.
Syracuse was 4-of-14 from the field in the first quarter.

Context and stakes

Connecticut entered the game 35-0. The Huskies were seeking their 52nd consecutive victory.

UConn carried a 51-game winning streak and was installed as a 35.5-point favorite. Their streak ranks as the fifth-longest in Division I women’s basketball history.

Historic perspective

UConn holds five of the six longest streaks in the sport. The program’s longest run reached 111 straight wins. That stretch overlapped Breanna Stewart’s time in Storrs and included the 2016 national title game against Syracuse.

Syracuse has not beaten UConn since Jan. 2, 1996, at Manley Field House.

Players to watch

Syracuse will look for hot shooting from sophomore guard Olivia Schmitt. She buried five 3-pointers in the second quarter of the Orange’s first-round win over No. 8 seed Iowa State.

Freshman center Uche Izoje impressed against Iowa State and may be asked to handle interior duties again. She previously matched up with All-American Audi Crooks.

On the Connecticut side, Sarah Strong has emerged as a key contributor. As a freshman, she joined Maya Moore as one of only two UConn rookies to score 600 points in a season.

What to expect next

Syracuse needs strong defensive pressure and efficient shooting to stay competitive. UConn will aim to maintain its defensive intensity and protect the lead.

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