Tihana Abrlic (1997-99): 1.5 points per game, 1.2 rebounds per game G 6-2 191 Scotch Plains, N.J./Seton Hall 5 Daniel Hamilton So. Ekmark played in the second half, her first time on the court since a stress reaction in November. They reached this win in game 1034, the fastest to 900 for any basketball coach. Stewart scored 26 points to lead the Huskies and tie the Cougars. Jefferson was the scoring leader with 19.

Natalie Butler is a 6' 5" center from Virginia who played for Georgetown last season before deciding to transfer to Connecticut. UConn responded with a 10–0 run, but Green Bay refused to wilt, and tied the game at 26 points each.

In fact, it was the 319th time in her UConn career that she has hit a three-pointer, and that placed her in first place among all UConn players. Tuck also did well, with 15 points and seven rebounds. It was the first home game for the Huskies, so the players were presented with their National Championship rings in a brief ceremony before the game.

As if that wasn't enough, Connecticut later held the South Florida team scoreless for over eight minutes while scoring 17 points.