On Tuesday night at the Women's Hall of Fame Showcase held at Mohegan Sun Arena, the UConn women's basketball team delivered a record-breaking performance. They emerged victorious with a resounding 101 - 68 win over the Iowa State Cyclones.

Record-Setting Performance

The Huskies set a single-game program record by making an astonishing 20 three-pointers. This remarkable feat, combined with their highest point total of the season, showcased their exceptional shooting prowess. Ashlynn Shade, in particular, left a lasting mark by surpassing her career marks in points (27) and three-pointers (seven). Sarah Strong also had a standout game, recording a new high with 29 points. Kaitlyn Chen contributed with eight assists, the most in her UConn uniform.

Paige Bueckers, along with Strong and Shade, combined for an impressive 83 points out of the team's total 101. Their collective scoring ability was a key factor in securing the win.

First-Quarter Explosion

Shade came out on fire and the entire team followed suit. In the first quarter, she scored UConn's first 14 points without missing a shot, going 7 - for - 7 and amassing 20 points. Bueckers wasn't far behind, tallying nine points with a 3 - for - 3 effort from behind the arc.

As a team, the Huskies were on fire in the first quarter, missing just one of their first 11 three-pointers. This hot shooting gave them a commanding 36 - 10 lead, setting the tone for the rest of the game.

Second-Period Struggle and Comeback

In the second period, UConn couldn't maintain the same level of shooting. Iowa State showed some fight and managed to narrow the gap. The Huskies' lead, which had reached as high as 27, dwindled down to 14. However, Bueckers stepped up with a jumper to stop the bleeding and sparked a quick 7 - 0 burst. This kept the Cyclones at arm's length, and UConn went into the locker room with a 19 - point lead.

The Huskies showed their resilience and ability to bounce back, setting the stage for a dominant second half.

Third-Quarter Dominance

After the break, the Huskies righted the ship. They scored 20 of the first 27 points, pushing the gap past 30. Strong took over the third quarter, matching Iowa State with 17 points. UConn's dominance continued, and they eventually emerged with a convincing 33 - point victory.

This third-quarter performance demonstrated the team's ability to maintain their momentum and extend their lead.

Next, the Huskies will face JuJu Watkins and No. 7 USC in their final game before the Christmas break. The tip-off is set for 8 p.m. on Saturday at the XL Center in Hartford.