UConn Overwhelms Remus Powerbasket Wels, 102-41, for Second Exhibition Win

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STORRS, CT (Nov. 5, 2001) -- Behind a game-high 19 points from seniors Swin Cash (McKeesport, PA) and Asjha Jones (Piscataway, NJ), the University of Connecticut women’s basketball team overwhelmed Remus Powerbasket Wels, 102-41, Monday night at Gampel Pavilion. Six players scored in double figures for the Huskies, who came away with their second exhibition win.

UConn began the game with a 6-0 run, but Remus Powerbasket responded behind the play of Agnes Doycinova and Samantha Woosnam to cut the lead to 11-7 at the 14:19 mark in the first half. Sophomore Diana Taurasi (Chino, CA) then hit a three-pointer to key a 22-3 UConn run to put the score at 33-10 at the 6:55 mark. Taurasi finished with 10 points, eight rebounds and five assists.

After entering halftime with a 45-17 lead, UConn started the second half with a 19-5 run. Redshirt freshman Jessica Moore (Palmer, AK) registered 11 of her 15 points in the second half. The Huskies hit the 100-point mark on a jumper by Moore with 1:37 left in the contest.

Sophomore Ashley Battle (Pittsburgh, PA) posted a double-double for UConn, leading the Huskies with 11 rebounds and adding 11 points. Sophomore Maria Conlon (Derby, CT) also contributed 10 points to round out UConn’s double-digit scorers.

The tough UConn defense forced 27 turnovers from Remus Powerbasket, who shot only 28.1% for the game. Woosnam led the Austrian team with 17 points while Doycinova added 14 points.

UConn opens the regular season Friday night against Fairfield in the first round of the preseason WNIT. Gametime is 7:30 p.m. at Gampel Pavilion.