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UConn women’s basketball star Sarah Strong wins Naismith POY Award

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UConn sophomore forward Sarah Strong was named the 2025-26 Naismith Women’s College Player of the Year on Wednesday, a fitting recognition after helping the No. 1-ranked Huskies attain an undefeated 38-0 record heading into the Final Four. The Naismith Trophy, awarded annually by the Atlanta Tipoff Club, recognizes the most outstanding player in women’s college […] The post UConn women’s basketball star Sarah Strong wins Naismith POY Award appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Notre Dame’s Niele Ivey drops ‘highest potential’ admission after Elite Eight loss

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The Notre Dame women’s basketball team dropped a tough game to UConn in the Elite Eight, of the NCAA tournament. Notre Dame battled hard but faded late as the Huskies reached yet another Final Four. Following the game, Notre Dame’s head coach Niele Ivey praised her team. “You want to see your team reach the […] The post Notre Dame’s Niele Ivey drops ‘highest potential’ admission after Elite Eight loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Azzi Fudd, Sarah Strong And Blanca Quinonez React to Geno Auriemma’s Cowboy Dance After UConn’s Win vs Notre Dame

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Geno Auriemma was visibly happy in the aftermath of UConn's victory over Notre Dame, to the surprise of his own players.

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UConn star Sarah Strong wins Fort Worth region MOP by nearly matching Maya Moore

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Sarah Strong earned a valuable accolade for her basketball career after delivering excellent performances in the 2026 NCAA Women’s Tournament, especially in the UConn Huskies’ Elite Eight win over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Sunday afternoon. Strong is going through the second season of her collegiate career with the Huskies. She’s gone up the […] The post UConn star Sarah Strong wins Fort Worth region MOP by nearly matching Maya Moore appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sarah Strong Surpasses Maya Moore And Equals Breanna Stewart for Impressive UConn Record As Huskies Outclass Notre Dame

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Sarah Strong is a name fans have been hearing for about two years now. She has been one of the brightest talents in college basketball ever since Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Paige Bueckers, and Azzi Fudd came around. The UConn star has shown why she belongs among the elite names. Ever since she committed to […]

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UConn’s Geno Auriemma shares players-first message after clinching Final Four berth

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The UConn women’s basketball team is in the Final Four of the NCAA tournament once again. UConn head coach Geno Auriemma shared a message to fans after he led the Huskies to the Final Four for the 25th time. “You know people say ‘that’s 25 for you’. Well that’s no. 1 for Blanca, no. 1 […] The post UConn’s Geno Auriemma shares players-first message after clinching Final Four berth appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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UConn's Geno Auriemma Makes Hannah Hidalgo Admission After Defeating Notre Dame

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The UConn women's basketball team defeated Notre Dame 70-52 on Sunday in the NCAA Tournament. Hannah Hidalgo did all she could for Notre Dame, recording 22 points, 11 rebounds, three assists and three steals. Although Hidalgo and Notre Dame were defeated, UConn head coach Geno Auriemma had nothing ...

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UConn women crush Notre Dame to advance to 17th Final Four in 18 tournaments

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The UConn women’s basketball team is back in the Final Four once again. UConn knocked off Notre Dame on Sunday, by a 70-52 score. This is the 17th trip to the Final Four for the team, in the last 18 tournaments. “Their win streak is now extended to 54-consecutive games,” ESPN reporter Alexa Philippou posted […] The post UConn women crush Notre Dame to advance to 17th Final Four in 18 tournaments appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘Would Hate to Play for Him’: Fans Left Unimpressed With Geno Auriemma As UConn Star Sarah Strong Plays for 39 Mins

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Fans react to Geno Auriemma forcing Sarah Strong to play 39 minutes vs. North Carolina.

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“She’ll Step Up”: Geno Auriemma Adds Another Responsibility on Sarah Strong’s Shoulders as UConn Progress

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Geno Auriemma and the UConn Huskies continued their undefeated streak this season. On Friday, they secured a 63-42 victory over the North Carolina Tar Heels at the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. Second-year small forward Sarah Strong proved to be a key player for the Huskies in the Sweet 16 showdown. She played for 38 […]

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“Good Thing I Won’t Be Out There Guarding You Tomorrow”: Azzi Fudd And Sarah Strong Exchange Hilarious Banter Ahead of Sweet 16

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UConn Huskies stars Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong engaged in a hilarious back and forth ahead of their Sweet 16 matchup against UNC.

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NCAA women’s tournament sees impressive viewership numbers

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It might be fair to argue that college basketball has never been hotter with both men’s and women’s NCAA Tournament action seeing big ratings numbers. On the men’s side, CBS and TNT Sports’ coverage of the 2026 NCAA Tournament has set high viewership marks one round after another. Through the first weekend, the tournament is Read more... The post NCAA women’s tournament sees impressive viewership numbers appeared first on Awful Announcing.

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Raven Johnson Overlooked As Sarah Strong, Hannah Hidalgo Lead Finalists for Major NCAA Honor

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The college basketball season is about to end, and March Madness is in full swing. This means that it is time for the end-of-season awards. This season’s women’s basketball was filled with some great displays. It would not be fair to say that any one player stood out. It was pretty evenly matched. Some of […]

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Sarah Strong Makes UConn Historic Record That Not Even Paige Bueckers, Diana Taurasi, Breanna Stewart And More Hold

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Geno Auriemma’s UConn Huskies have produced some of the best talents in women’s basketball. Coach Auriemma has brought new life to the Huskies program. Many dream of growing under him and playing for the Huskies. The latest big talent to fulfil her dream is Sarah Strong. After winning the national championship in her freshman season, […]

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