Alex Karaban, Solo Ball help No. 3 UConn rout Le Moyne 90-49 from

UConn Women Win Big; Karaban, Solo Ball Shine

Close Matchup Foreshadowed

Before the game, analysts predicted a competitive matchup between No. 3 UConn Huskies and Le Moyne Dolphins. However, the game unfolded very differently.

Dominant Huskies

UConn quickly established their dominance, leading by double digits at the end of the first quarter. Led by Alex Karaban's 22 points and Aaliyah Edwards' 18 points, the Huskies never looked back. Le Moyne struggled to keep up, shooting poorly from the field and committing numerous turnovers.

Karaban and Solo Ball Shine

Karaban, a junior forward, was a force inside the paint for UConn. She shot an efficient 9-of-12 from the field and also grabbed 10 rebounds. Freshman guard Azzi Fudd had a quiet night but dished out a game-high six assists.

Le Moyne's Struggles

Le Moyne, a Division II program, faced an uphill battle against the powerhouse Huskies. The Dolphins shot just 32% from the field and turned the ball over 20 times. Leading scorer Emily Spitz had just 10 points.

Impressive Defense

UConn's defense was also impressive, holding Le Moyne to just 49 points. The Huskies forced 14 steals and blocked four shots. Their ability to create turnovers and limit Le Moyne's scoring opportunities was crucial to their victory.

Conclusion

UConn's 90-49 win over Le Moyne was a dominant performance from start to finish. Karaban and Solo Ball led the way for the Huskies, who are now 11-0 this season. Le Moyne, despite their best efforts, was simply outmatched by the superior talent of UConn.