Basketball · National
Connecticut pulled clear after half-time to win 61-43 at Villanova
Asjha Jones led three double-figure scorers as the Huskies completed their February 2001 regular-season sweep of Villanova.
2001-02-18 · Villanova, United States
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Confirmed development
Connecticut beat Villanova 61-43 at The Pavilion on 18 February 2001, building on a narrow half-time lead with two important second-half runs. Asjha Jones scored 14 points, Sue Bird added 13 and Swin Cash supplied 12. Trish Juhline led the Wildcats with ten points in the return fixture between the Big East opponents.
Details
The Huskies led only 29-26 at the interval, a much closer position than in the teams' meeting in Storrs earlier in the month. Connecticut opened the second half with seven unanswered points. A later 10-0 surge, completed by a Bird three-pointer, created a 54-36 advantage with 6:21 remaining and gave the visitors a decisive cushion.
Context and dates
Villanova made 11 of 42 field-goal attempts and committed 19 turnovers as Connecticut moved to 22-2 overall and 12-1 in conference play. The Wildcats stood at 18-7 and 9-5 after the loss. The result completed Connecticut's regular-season sweep of Villanova, but represents a distinct game with its own venue, score and development. The archive uses the confirmed 18 February match date rather than the later date of the supporting Villanova notes.
Period by period
| Points | Villanova | Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | 43 | 61 |
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