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Ziebell buries ten threes, Edwards enters Huskies of Honor as No. 1 UConn Women’s Hoops down Xavier
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- Allie Ziebell buried a program-record-tying 10 three-pointers to lead UConn to a 97-39 win, her 34 points tying a career high.
- The 50th straight Big East regular-season win underscores UConn's sustained league dominance this season.
- Sarah Strong contributed 25 points, with 19 coming in the first half to help build a commanding halftime margin.
- Xavier briefly led early as UConn misfired from deep, marking the only early spark for the Musketeers before UConn surged ahead.
- Ziebell's four 3-pointers in the second quarter helped push UConn to a 43-24 halftime lead and momentum for the second half.
- UConn played without starting center Serah Williams and freshman Blanca Quinonez, still showing depth as it readies for upcoming tests.
- The game fits into UConn's ongoing narrative of Big East supremacy and continued conference dominance this season.
- The Xavier game continued UConn's trend of strong second-half runs, extending the lead with bursts across multiple quarters.
- The NBC Sports recap emphasizes Ziebell's milestone night within UConn's broader season milestones and success.
- Up next, Xavier hosts Butler while UConn prepares to host No. 15 Tennessee, signaling ongoing non-conference and Big East tests.
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