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Connecticut's record 14 three-pointers powered a 90-38 win at Virginia Tech
Sue Bird scored 17 as the Huskies set a school three-point record and ended Virginia Tech's five-game Big East winning run in 2001.
2001-02-07 · Blacksburg, United States
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Connecticut defeated Virginia Tech 90-38 at Cassell Coliseum on 7 February 2001, making a school-record 14 three-pointers in 28 attempts. Sue Bird hit five of them and led the Huskies with 17 points. The result ended the Hokies' five-game conference winning streak during their first season in the Big East.
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The visitors led 41-15 at half-time and continued to extend their advantage after the break. Connecticut made 32 of 58 shots overall, while Virginia Tech converted 13 of 55. Shea Ralph and Diana Taurasi scored 13 points each, Taurasi also distributing six assists, and Asjha Jones added 12. Tere Williams led the Hokies with 14 points; none of her teammates scored more than five.
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Maria Conlon made the record-breaking three-pointer with 2:01 remaining, taking Connecticut beyond its previous mark of 13 against Holy Cross in November 1999. The performance lifted the Huskies to 19-2 overall and 9-1 in conference play, while Virginia Tech stood at 15-6 and 6-4. The verified date belongs to the completed game, not the next day's independent newspaper coverage or the modern date on which this archive report was added.
Period by period
| Points | Virginia Tech | Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 38 | 90 |
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