UConn Women's Basketball

How UConn handled the loss of Sarah Strong against Butler

The Huskies rested their superstar on Saturday to help her manage muscle tightness.
February 8, 2026
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No Sarah Strong, no problem for UConn in an 80-48 victory over Butler on Saturday. With the Huskies into the final month of the regular season and nothing but Big East games remaining, they gave the sophomore superstar a day off against the 10th-placed Bulldogs. 

Strong wasn’t just getting a breather, though. She’s been dealing with muscle tightness throughout the season and although it won’t keep her out of a meaningful contest, it still needs to be managed.

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