Fri Feb 28 00:00:00 UTC 2025: **UConn Women’s Basketball on Verge of Big East Title**
HARTFORD, CT – The No. 5 University of Connecticut (UConn) Huskies women’s basketball team is poised to clinch their fifth consecutive Big East regular-season championship. With a 16-0 conference record, UConn faces the No. 21 Creighton Bluejays on Thursday at 7 p.m. ET at the XL Center. A victory would secure the title for the Huskies.
UConn, boasting a 26-3 overall record, has been dominant this season, led by star guard Paige Bueckers, who is averaging 18.7 points, 4.8 assists, and 4.4 rebounds per game. The Huskies recently defeated then-No. 4 South Carolina, snapping their 71-game home winning streak. Creighton, at 15-1 in conference play, poses the only significant challenge, but UConn defeated them 72-61 in their first meeting.
The game will air on CBS Sports Network and stream on Paramount+ and FuboTV. Experts predict a comfortable victory for UConn, anticipating a final score of 81-65.
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