Rapid Recap - UConn WBB wallops Iowa

Top takeaways from the Huskies' expert handling of the Hawkeyes. Not affiliated with the University of Connecticut.

Mar 28, 2021

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Final Score & More

Review the game’s end result along with a tasty tidbit or two

NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen: UConn 92, Iowa 72

UConn advances to their 15th consecutive Elite Eight with the win
The Huskies’ offense put on a show against the Hawkeyes:

John Fanta @John_Fanta

The standard-setter in women’s basketball put up an outstanding offensive display today. UConn tallied 30 assists on 40 field goals. Evina Westbrook and Paige Bueckers combined: 35 points, 18 assists, 18 rebounds. The Huskies are complete - and keep getting better.

Play of the Day

Watch the Huskies’ top highlight from the win

This three-ball helped the Huskies build an early lead and contributed to Evina Westbrook’s special night where she joined the 1,000 point club:

Bleacher Report @BleacherReport

Evina Westbrook opened the game by going 3-for-3 with 8 points 🔥 What a first quarter. (via @ncaawbb)

Fine Line

See which UConn player stuffed the stat sheet

Christyn Williams edged out some stiff competition to earn the honor after she led all scorers with 27 points on 12-of-23 shooting, while also adding four rebounds, two assists, and strong defense against Iowa’s Caitlin Clark. Paige Bueckers (18 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists), Aaliyah Edwards (18 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists), and Evina Westbrook (17 points, 9 rebounds, 10 assists) also played a major role in the Huskies’ victory over the Hawkeyes, earning each of them a well-deserved honorable mention.

Slick Pic

View the best photo from the Huskies’ victory

Pure emotion overtook the Huskies after they punched their ticket to the Elite Eight:

(Kirby Lee - USA TODAY Sports)

Quoteworthy

Read the most memorable remark from the game

“Whatever five is on the court, we have five killers on the court who can score, facilitate, pass, rebound, (play) crazy defense.”

- Evina Westbrook (on team’s talent and depth)

On Deck

Find out who and when the Huskies play next

UConn will face Baylor in the Elite Eight on Monday, Mar. 29 @ 7 p.m. The game will be televised on ESPN and pit two of women’s college basketball’s best coaches against one another in UConn’s Geno Auriemma and Baylor’s Kim Mulkey.

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