Stevens, Collier help No. 1 UConn beat Tulane 91-47

NEW ORLEANS -- Geno Auriemma is urging No. 1 UConn to ramp up its defensive pressure as tournament time approaches.

The Huskies heeded their coach's instructions at Tulane on Wednesday night, which made for a long night for Green Wave ball-handlers and shooters.

Azura Stevens scored 23 points, Napheesa Collier scored 22 and UConn won its 50th straight road game, beating Tulane 91-47.

The Huskies (27-0, 14-0 American) forced 27 Tulane turnovers and converted those into 35 points. UConn also blocked nine shots, with the 6-foot-6 Stevens swatting four.

"We know what our biggest strengths are," Auriemma said. "Defensively, it's hard to score against us. We're traditionally one of the best defensive…