University of Connecticut Athletics
Strong Named BIG EAST Player of the Week
1/19/2026 1:00:00 PM | Women's Basketball
STORRS, Conn. – For the fifth time this season, UConn women's basketball sophomore forward Sarah Strong was named the BIG EAST Player of the Week, as announced by the conference Monday.
In a 99-50 win over Villanova last Thursday, Strong led the Huskies with 24 points on 10-17 shooting, nine rebounds and five blocks. She also had four assists and three steals vs. the Wildcats.
This season, Strong is averaging 18.7 points, 8.2 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 1.6 blocks and 3.7 steals on a .599/.420/.897 shooting split.
Strong currently has 993 career points in 58 career games.
This is Strong's eighth career BIG EAST Player of the Week honor.
The top-ranked Huskies (18-0) host Notre Dame (12-5) today at 5 p.m. in Gampel Pavilion on FOX.
UConn BIG EAST Weekly Awards
BIG EAST Player of the Week
Nov. 10: Sarah Strong
Nov. 17: Sarah Strong
Nov. 24: Azzi Fudd
Dec. 15: Azzi Fudd
Dec. 22: Sarah Strong
Jan. 12: Sarah Strong
Jan. 19: Sarah Strong
BIG EAST Freshman of the Week
Nov. 17: Blanca Quiñonez
Nov. 24: Blanca Quiñonez
Dec. 15: Blanca Quiñonez
Dec. 22: Blanca Quiñonez
Dec. 29: Blanca Quiñonez
Jan. 12: Blanca Quiñonez
