STORRS, Conn. — So far, so good for UConn's NCAA women's basketball championship defense.

The No. 1 Huskies (3-0) continued their dominance by drubbing Atlantic 10 opponent Loyola Chicago, 85-31, on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at Gampel Pavilion.

UConn continued to play smothering defense, holding Loyola scoreless for 11 minutes and 35 seconds in the second half. The Huskies had 25 steals and scored 45 points off 36 Rambler turnovers.

But, even after beating their opponent by 50-plus points, UConn coach Geno Auriemma had notes.

"I'm not exactly thrilled with where we are offensively right now," Auriemma said. "So much of our offense is coming from our defense. I don't know that that's something that you're gonna be able to count on every night, getting 25 steals against people.

"Our defense has been the reason why we're doing what we're doing these first three games. ... I'd like to see us be a little more cohesive on the offense."

Three Huskies scored in double figures led by KK Arnold and Sarah Strong with 11 points each. Wisconsin senior transfer Serah Williams added 10 points.

Alex-Anne Bessette and Alexa Kinas had seven points each for Loyola (1-2).

USA TODAY Sports provided updates and highlights from the UConn-Loyola game:

Third quarter: UConn 64, Loyola 17

UConn held Loyola scoreless for 9:46 after it hit a 3-pointer to start the period.

The Huskies have 42 points off turnovers. Coach Geno Auriemma has been able to substitute liberally, using 10 players. Sarah Strong and Serah Williams have 11 and 10 points, respectively, to lead UConn.

Halftime: UConn 41, Loyola 14

UConn held Loyola to five points in the second quarter with smothering defense. The Ramblers have 19 turnovers including 14 steals by the Huskies. UConn is outrebounding Loyola, 21-13.

Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong have nine points each to lead the Huskies. Alex-Anne Bessette has five points for Loyola.

First quarter: UConn 22, Loyola 9

UConn continues to make defense its calling card, scoring 13 points off 11 turnovers including eight steals. The Huskies are outrebounding Loyola, 13-7. UConn is also shooting 50% from the field compared to 27.3% shooting for the Ramblers.

Azzi Fudd has six points and Sarah Strong and Serah Williams four points each to lead the Huskies.

We are underway at Gampel Pavilion

Serah Williams, a transfer from Wisconsin, scored the first four points for the Huskies. They hold a 7-3 lead in the early going.

UConn wearing olive green to honor the military

A day after Veteran's Day, the Huskies are honoring those who served. They played a message on the video board thanking veterans.

What TV channel is UConn vs. Loyola Chicago

  • TV: truTV
  • Streaming: Sling TV

UConn vs. Loyola Chicago airs nationally on truTV on Wednesday, Nov. 12. JB Long (play-by-play) will be joined by Christy Winters-Scott (analyst) and Autumn Johnson (reporter) on the call for the game.

Streaming options include Sling TV.

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UConn women's basketball vs Loyola Chicago time today?

  • Date: Wednesday, Nov. 12
  • Time: 7:30 p.m.

The nonconference matchup between UConn women's basketball and Loyola Chicago is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12, from Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, Connecticut.

UConn starting lineup

Loyola ready to roll

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