UConn Defeats Louisville 85-52 in Classic

The Washington Huskies are set to face the Louisville Cardinals in the 91st Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl on December 31, 2024. Washington, now part of the Big 10 after previously playing in the Pac-12, ended their regular season with a 6-6 record, while Louisville finished at 8-4 in the ACC. In women's college basketball, the No. 2 UConn Huskies dominated No. 22 Louisville 85-52 during the Women's Champions Classic, with freshman Sarah Strong leading the team with 21 points. UConn took control early in the game, establishing a significant lead by halftime, despite star player Paige Bueckers struggling to score. The Cardinals, now at 5-4, have lost all their games against ranked opponents this season. UConn's upcoming schedule includes several ranked teams, starting with No. 10 Notre Dame next week.