Sunday, March 8
Uncasville, Conn.
12:30 PM
Creighton University
vs
#1 Connecticut
Photo by: Creighton Athletics
WBB Preview: Bluejay WBB Faces #1 UConn in BIG EAST Semifinals
3/7/2026 11:43:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Uncasville, Conn. -- Coming off a 57-44 win over Marquette on Saturday in the BIG EAST Quarterfinals, Creighton Women's Basketball advanced to face #1 UConn in the BIG EAST Semifinal round on Sunday.
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Scouting Creighton (16-14)
Creighton delivered its best defensive performance of the season, limiting Marquette to 44 points in a 57-44 win over the Golden Eagles to advance to the BIG EAST Semifinals.
The Bluejays earned the opportunity to unseat the defending national champion and end their season-long unbeaten streak. To accomplish that, Creighton will need to click on all cylinders.
In the win over Marquette the Bluejays were just 4-for-24 from long distance.Â
Scouting #1 Connecticut (32-0)
UConn looked impressive in its 84-39 win over Georgetown in the BIG EAST Quarterfinals. The Huskies have not lost in over one calendar year, last falling to Tennessee on February 6, 2025.
As close to healthy as any team can be in March, Sarah Strong enters the matchup leading UConn in points (18.3 ppg) and rebounding (7.6 rpg).
The Huskies greatest asset is the ability to speed a team up and force turnovers, generating 25 turnovers per game and nearly 16 steals (15.8).
Keys to the game:
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3/8: - 1:30 p.m. (CT)Â
Creighton vs. #1 Connecticut
Uncasville, Conn. (Mohegan Sun Arena)
Twitter: @GoCreighton, @CreightonWBBÂ
Online Stream: Peacock (John Fanta & Kim Adams):Â
https://www.nbcsports.com/watch
Radio: 1620 AM (Glen Sisk): https://player.listenlive.co/52371
Stat Broadcast: https://bigeast.statbroadcast.com
Creighton vs. #1 Connecticut
Uncasville, Conn. (Mohegan Sun Arena)
Twitter: @GoCreighton, @CreightonWBBÂ
Online Stream: Peacock (John Fanta & Kim Adams):Â
https://www.nbcsports.com/watch
Radio: 1620 AM (Glen Sisk): https://player.listenlive.co/52371
Stat Broadcast: https://bigeast.statbroadcast.com
Series with Connecticut: Creighton Trails 0-14Â
Home: 0-6 Away: 0-7 Neutral: 0-1
The Bluejays have faced the Huskies 14 times, coming within one bucket of their first win during the 2023 season. This will be the 13th time the Huskies are in the Top 10.Â
Series Game-by-Game
Date  Opponent  Score
11/23/14  at #1 Connecticut  L, 60-96
12/17/20  at #3 Connecticut  L, 47-80
2/25/21  vs. #1 Connecticut  L, 49-81
1/9/22  at #3 Connecticut  L, 55-63
2/2/22  vs. #10 Connecticut  L, 56-76
12/28/22  vs. #8 Connecticut  L, 56-76
2/15/23  at #6 Connecticut  L, 60-62
1/3/24  vs. #12 Connecticut  L, 50-94
2/19/24  at #15 Connecticut  L, 53-73
1/25/25  © vs. #6 Connecticut  L, 61-72
2/27/25  at #6 Connecticut  L, 53-72
3/10/25  ^ ª vs #3 Connecticut  L, 50-70
1/11/26  © vs. #1 Connecticut  L, 54-95
2/11/26  at #1 Connecticut  L, 44-94
^ = played in Uncasville, Conn.
ª - BIG EAST Tournament game
© = Game played at CHI Health Center Omaha
About Connecticut
Home: 0-6 Away: 0-7 Neutral: 0-1
The Bluejays have faced the Huskies 14 times, coming within one bucket of their first win during the 2023 season. This will be the 13th time the Huskies are in the Top 10.Â
Series Game-by-Game
Date  Opponent  Score
11/23/14  at #1 Connecticut  L, 60-96
12/17/20  at #3 Connecticut  L, 47-80
2/25/21  vs. #1 Connecticut  L, 49-81
1/9/22  at #3 Connecticut  L, 55-63
2/2/22  vs. #10 Connecticut  L, 56-76
12/28/22  vs. #8 Connecticut  L, 56-76
2/15/23  at #6 Connecticut  L, 60-62
1/3/24  vs. #12 Connecticut  L, 50-94
2/19/24  at #15 Connecticut  L, 53-73
1/25/25  © vs. #6 Connecticut  L, 61-72
2/27/25  at #6 Connecticut  L, 53-72
3/10/25  ^ ª vs #3 Connecticut  L, 50-70
1/11/26  © vs. #1 Connecticut  L, 54-95
2/11/26  at #1 Connecticut  L, 44-94
^ = played in Uncasville, Conn.
ª - BIG EAST Tournament game
© = Game played at CHI Health Center Omaha
About Connecticut
- Located in Storrs, Connecticut.Â
- Connecticut went 37-3 last season, including their final 16 games to claim its 12th National Championship.
- Head coach Geno Auriemma began his 41st season as the helm for the Huskies.Â
Scouting Creighton (16-14)
Creighton delivered its best defensive performance of the season, limiting Marquette to 44 points in a 57-44 win over the Golden Eagles to advance to the BIG EAST Semifinals.
The Bluejays earned the opportunity to unseat the defending national champion and end their season-long unbeaten streak. To accomplish that, Creighton will need to click on all cylinders.
In the win over Marquette the Bluejays were just 4-for-24 from long distance.Â
Scouting #1 Connecticut (32-0)
UConn looked impressive in its 84-39 win over Georgetown in the BIG EAST Quarterfinals. The Huskies have not lost in over one calendar year, last falling to Tennessee on February 6, 2025.
As close to healthy as any team can be in March, Sarah Strong enters the matchup leading UConn in points (18.3 ppg) and rebounding (7.6 rpg).
The Huskies greatest asset is the ability to speed a team up and force turnovers, generating 25 turnovers per game and nearly 16 steals (15.8).
Keys to the game:
- Belief: Defeating UConn in what will amount to a road game starts with belief. The Bluejays have to buy in completely that winning is possible.
- Guard the Basketball: This applies both offensively and defensively. The Jays must limit turnovers, specifically live ball turnovers. On the defensive end they must make UConn accept lower percentage shots than they are used to.
- Connect Early and Often from Range: To beat the Huskies the Bluejays will need to connect at an elite level from beyond the arc.
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