HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut won its 70th consecutive game, routing Syracuse 77-41 in the Big East quarterfinals on Sunday to tie its own record for the longest winning streak in women’s college basketball.
Tina Charles tied a career high with 34 points and Maya Moore added 16 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists for top-ranked UConn (31-0), which has won each game in its streak by at least 10 points and an average of more than 32.
Moore came into the game needing 13 points to reach 2,000 for her career. She reached that with 18:39 to play on a steal and layup that made it 48-17.
Kayla Alexander scored 11 to lead the Orange (22-10).
The win puts UConn in the conference semifinals for the 22nd straight year, where the Huskies will face Notre Dame. The Irish beat St. John’s 75-67 in Sunday’s first quarterfinal game.
Connecticut is looking for its 16th conference tournament title and its third in a row.
