UConn women’s basketball rolls into Louisville today as a massive 16.5-point favorite against the No. 7 Cardinals, facing their fourth straight ranked opponent of the young season. This isn’t just another game, it is a statement.
UConn’s Dominant Run
After a tough loss to No. 2 Michigan on November 5, the Huskies absolutely lit it up, snagging back-to-back wins against ranked opponents, taking down No. 13 Iowa and then No. 19 Ohio State. Star forward Sarah Strong has been an absolute force during this streak, dropping a ridiculous 32 points and grabbing 9.5 rebounds per game. Talk about taking over!
Louisville’s Untested Start
On the other side, No. 7 Louisville is sitting pretty with a perfect 5-0 record to kick off their season. But here’s the kicker: none of those five wins came against a ranked squad. This game against UConn is their first real test, a true challenge to see if they can hang with the big dogs. Junior guard Tajianna Roberts has been leading their offense, averaging a solid 16.4 points per game. Can she step up when the competition gets real?
This battle tips off Sunday afternoon at 5:30 p.m. on ESPN. UConn has owned this rivalry historically, holding a commanding 21-3 all-time record against Louisville dating all the way back to 1993. Get ready, because it’s going to be a wild one!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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