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UConn runs over Creighton its way to Big East championship game

While Sarah Strong, KK Arnold and Azzi Fudd led the way, the Huskies got contributions from everyone on Sunday.
By Daniel Connolly
March 8, 2026
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On Saturday, Creighton coach Jim Flanery sat courtside for UConn’s win over Georgetown to scout in preparation for a potential semifinal matchup. He didn’t like what he saw.

“I almost stopped watching because I was not enjoying how good they are,” he laughed about the Huskies after his team’s quarterfinal win over Marquette.

Flanery had a right to be worried. On Sunday, UConn ran over the Bluejays 100-51 in the Big East Tournament semifinals.

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