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Napheesa Collier made all of her 10 shots while scoring 24 points, and top-ranked UConn rolled to a 96-49 victory over Cincinnati on Tuesday night that moved the Huskies within arm’s reach of the NCAA’s first triple-digit win streak.
UConn’s 98th straight win was a blend of its hallmark balance and persistence. The Huskies (23-0, 11-0 American Athletic) made quick work of former UConn star Jamelle Elliott’s team, pulling ahead 49-22 at halftime.
And now, they’re two wins away from becoming the first team to roll off 100 in a row.
The Huskies improved to 17-0 all-time against Cincinnati (14-9, 5-5).
Collier helped UConn take control right away, making all of her seven shots in the first half. She had a jumper and a three-point play during a 20-0 run. Collier also had 12 rebounds in 29 minutes overall. Katie Lou Samuelson added 20 points.
Shanice Johnson led Cincinnati with 20 points.
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