OMAHA, Neb. -- Senior Temi Carda had a season-high 24 points but it wasn't enough as the Creighton women's basketball team fell on Thursday, Feb. 25 to top-ranked UConn, 81-49.
The victory clinched the regular-season title for UConn (19-1, 16-0 BIG EAST). Creighton dropped to 7-10 overall and is 6-7 in league action heading into its regular-season finale on Saturday when it hosts St. John's at 1 p.m.
Nika Muhl scored 15 points in the first seven minutes and scored a team-best 19 points to lead the Huskies. Prized freshman Paige Bueckers contributed 13 points, nine assists, six rebounds, and four steals.