{"id":32052,"date":"2025-11-12T23:35:04","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T05:35:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/2025\/11\/12\/no-1-uconn-women-grab-25-steals-in-85-31-win-over-loyola\/"},"modified":"2025-11-12T23:35:05","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T05:35:05","slug":"no-1-uconn-women-grab-25-steals-in-85-31-win-over-loyola","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/2025\/11\/12\/no-1-uconn-women-grab-25-steals-in-85-31-win-over-loyola\/","title":{"rendered":"No. 1 UConn women grab 25 steals in 85-31 win over Loyola"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Introduction to the Game<\/h2>\n<p>STORRS, Conn. \u2014 KK Arnold and Sarah Strong had 11 points each as the top-ranked UConn women\u2019s basketball team rolled past Loyola 85-31 on Wednesday night.<\/p>\n<h2>Key Players and Statistics<\/h2>\n<p>Serah Williams had 10 points, Azzi Fudd had nine points and five of the season-high 25 steals for the Huskies (3-0). Allie Ziebell also scored nine points. Alexa Kinas and Alex-Anne Bessette had seven points for Loyola (1-2).<\/p>\n<h2>First Half Dominance<\/h2>\n<p>Nine UConn players made a field goal in the first half as the Huskies led 41-14 at halftime. This set the tone for the rest of the game, showcasing the Huskies&#8217; depth and versatility.<\/p>\n<h2>Second Half Struggles for Loyola<\/h2>\n<p>It only got worse for Loyola after halftime. The Ramblers didn\u2019t score for the final 9:46 of the third quarter, after opening the quarter with a 3-pointer by Kinas, and went 11:35 without hitting a field goal. This drought highlighted the significant gap in performance between the two teams.<\/p>\n<h2>Milestones and Debuts<\/h2>\n<p>Loyola is the 184th program that UConn has defeated since Geno Auriemma took over as the coach in 1985. Freshmen Blanca Quinonez and Gandy Malou-Mamel made their UConn debuts after missing the first two games of the season. Quinonez had five points, three rebounds and two steals in 14 minutes. Malou-Mamel played the final 1:47, but did not score.<\/p>\n<h2>Recruitment News<\/h2>\n<p>UConn announced the signing of Olivia Vukosa on Wednesday. The 6-foot-4 Vukosa is the No. 5-rated player in the Class of 2026 according to Prospects Nation. Vukosa is a star at Christ the King in New York, the same program that produced UConn stars and national player of the year winners Sue Bird and Tina Charles.<\/p>\n<h3>Up Next<\/h3>\n<p>Loyola: The Ramblers are home against Maryland-Eastern Shore on Sunday.<br \/>\nUConn: The Huskies host Ohio State on Sunday.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>The UConn women&#8217;s basketball team demonstrated their superiority with a convincing 85-31 win over Loyola, marked by a season-high 25 steals. The game showcased the team&#8217;s depth, with multiple players contributing to the victory. As the season progresses, UConn is poised to continue their dominance, bolstered by new recruits and the return of freshmen players.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Q: What was the final score of the UConn vs. Loyola game?<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>A: The final score was 85-31 in favor of UConn.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Q: How many steals did UConn achieve in the game?<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>A: UConn had a season-high 25 steals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Q: Who were the top scorers for UConn in the game?<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>A: KK Arnold and Sarah Strong each had 11 points.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Q: What is next for the UConn Huskies?<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>A: The Huskies will host Ohio State on Sunday.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction to the Game STORRS, Conn. \u2014 KK Arnold and Sarah Strong had 11 points each as the top-ranked UConn women\u2019s basketball team rolled past Loyola 85-31 on Wednesday night. Key Players and Statistics Serah Williams had 10 points, Azzi Fudd had nine points and five of the season-high 25 steals for the Huskies (3-0). 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