Sarah Strong scores career-high 39 points as UConn defeats Iowa 91-79

Sarah Strong scored a career-high 39 points, including 26 in the first half, leading No. 2 UConn to a 91-79 victory over No. 10 Iowa on November 8, 2026, in Storrs, Connecticut. Blanca Quinonez contributed 21 points for UConn, while Chit-Chat Wright led Iowa with 23 points. The Huskies bounced back after suffering their first loss against Michigan. UConn established a strong lead by halftime, aided by a late buzzer-beater three-pointer from Strong. Following this game, Iowa will host Northern Iowa, while UConn prepares to face No. 18 Ohio State later this week.

• 11:03 PMYahoo Sports — All-American Sarah Strong’s career-high 39 points powers second-ranked UConn past No. 10 Iowa