UNCASVILLE, Conn. — In an impressive display, Sarah Strong achieved a career-high of 29 points, while Paige Bueckers contributed 27, leading the No. 4 ranked UConn to a decisive 101-68 victory over Iowa State on Tuesday night as part of the Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase.

Ashlynn Shade also stood out with a career-high of 27 points, showcasing her shooting skills with seven 3-pointers. She sparked the Huskies’ offense early in the game, scoring 20 points in the first quarter alone and finishing the period with a perfect shooting performance, making all seven attempts including six from beyond the arc. By the end of the first 10 minutes, UConn had built a commanding 36-10 lead, and the Cyclones were unable to close the gap to fewer than 14 points for the remainder of the match.

The Huskies made an impressive 20 three-pointers throughout the game, setting a new school record. Conversely, Audi Crooks was the standout for Iowa State, leading her team with 22 points.

In a concurrent matchup, No. 5 LSU dominated Seton Hall, winning 91-64 in the earlier game of the doubleheader.

**Key Insights**

For Iowa State, who fell from the rankings after starting the season at No. 8, finding consistent offensive support for Crooks is essential moving forward. UConn showcased that they have additional offensive firepower with Shade emerging as a viable option alongside Bueckers and Strong.

**Significant Statistics**

UConn started strong, sinking their first nine 3-point attempts before their first miss with 1:33 remaining in the first quarter. Their final tally from beyond the arc stood at 20 for 34.

**Crucial Moment**

Shade was instrumental early on, scoring the first 14 points for UConn, propelling them to a 14-6 lead within just 4:30 into the game. Her first five shots included four 3-pointers, with the last one coming from the logo, eliciting a grin from coach Geno Auriemma.

**Looking Ahead**

Next up, Iowa State will visit Oklahoma State for their opening Big 12 game on Saturday, while UConn will host JuJu Watkins and the No. 7 Southern California team in a highly anticipated rematch of last season’s Elite Eight matchup.