HARTFORD, Conn. -- Connecticut still stands alone when it comes to college basketball win streaks -- even if one group of Huskies is no longer without equal.

With a 102-37 victory over No. 20 South Florida on Tuesday, No. 1 UConn matched its own NCAA record, set a little more than six years ago, with 90 consecutive wins.

The current streak began following a loss at Stanford on Nov. 17, 2014, and encompasses national championships in the 2014-15 and 2015-16 seasons. It now matches Connecticut's original 90-game win streak, which began with the opening game of the 2008-09 season and ended on Dec. 30, 2010, also at Stanford. That streak also included two national titles.

South Florida was the 27th ranked team defeated by the Huskies during the current streak.

From the outset, smiles pervaded among UConn players on the court, not to mention the applause and even a couple celebratory raised arms from Geno Auriemma. With history on their racket, there wasn't even a hint of feeling the weight of the moment from the Huskies. It was more like they were enjoying the moment -- not as the effect of a rout but as its cause. As much as the domination that followed, which was almost embarrassing in its scope, that sense of joy said a lot about how a team that wasn't supposed to continue this streak has done just that.

Katie Lou Samuelson and the Huskies had Tuesday's game put away early. They led 65-19 at halftime and gave up just six points in the first quarter. Jessica Hill/Associated Press

A schedule such as the one UConn has played this season, without Moriah Jefferson, Breanna Stewart or Morgan Tuck, with games against Baylor, Florida State, Maryland, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Texas, was going to test a young team. But the rest of the country still can't come up with any answers. These Huskies earned this night, earned their place as part of the record. Why wouldn't that be fun?

There will be more to come from Hartford on a record-equaling night, but here are some thoughts at the final buzzer on both a forgettable game and a historic achievement.

Turning point: Does the tipoff count? What about not getting stuck in traffic on the way to the arena? Similar to in win No. 89 against East Carolina, UConn's first possession produced an open 3-point look for Saniya Chong, who was likely fifth among starters in terms of South Florida's defensive concerns. As in the UCF game and nearly 50 percent of her attempts this season, Chong knocked down the shot. It's as if UConn just wants to underline that its opponents have no chance. In the blink of an eye, the lead grew to 9-0, and the rout was on.

Player of the game: Chong. It wasn't just the first shot. When she checked out of the game for the first time late in the opening quarter, Chong led all UConn players in the early blitz with eight points. She totaled 13 points, seven assists and no turnovers in the first half and finished the game with 20 points and eight assists. The points matched her career high, which was set in the Stanford loss.

Gabby Williams had people checking on triple-doubles in program history. She finished just shy of one, with 11 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists, but Chong owned the night.

Stat of the game: UConn recorded assists on 21 of 26 field goals in the first half, good for 80.8 percent and even better than its eye-popping 69.5 percent entering the game. By the time South Florida recorded its first assist with a minute to play in the first half, Connecticut led 60-17. The Huskies finished the first half with more assists (21) than South Florida had points (19) and maintained an advantage into the fourth quarter.

Stat of the game II: Chong's point production was a surprise but perhaps no more so than the 10 points off the bench from Natalie Butler. UConn isn't a deep team (it hasn't much mattered, clearly), and this was the first time all season that six players reached double digits in points.

The most invincible: What has happened since UConn lost a game? In terms of people and teams often thought invincible, Serena Williams lost two Grand Slam finals, Ronda Rousey lost two MMA bouts, the U.S. women's national team lost a penalty shootout against Sweden in an Olympic soccer quarterfinal, Alabama lost twice in the college football playoff, and the Golden State Warriors lost the NBA Finals after setting a record for wins. Even Katie Ledecky settled for a silver medal in the 2016 Olympics, albeit in a relay event.

Been there, done that: Those fans who showed up Tuesday night made themselves heard -- it wasn't difficult to cheer what seemed like an extended layup line. But while most schools would love to draw a crowd that size (10,109), it was hard to miss the empty seats in the XL Center on a night when a foregone conclusion wasn't the reason to show up. There was a time not so long ago when tickets to UConn games could be had only on the secondary market. During the undefeated 2001-02 season, all 18 home games in either Hartford or Storrs were listed with capacity crowds (from personal experience, that doesn't seem like creative bookkeeping).

What's next: First comes the chance to break the record when UConn plays at SMU on Saturday (ESPN3, 3 p.m. ET). Beyond that is the march to triple digits. The Huskies have yet to lose a game in the American Athletic Conference -- ever -- so there is every chance that they will be playing for their 100th consecutive win when No. 5 South Carolina visits Storrs, Connecticut, on Feb. 13.</s>In the NCAA basketball game of the night, Georgetown played the role of the desperate home team and came away with their first conference victory.

In the Busting Brackets Daily Wrap-Up, we go through the major games of the day with a few short summaries and articles to keep you up to date on the recent news in the college basketball world. This covers the major games of yesterday and today, as well as looking at major news stories from across the nation.

We also go through each game of major importance in our “Games to Watch” section, which includes a Game of the Day and a Bubble Watch for each day.

Here we go:

For a more in-depth look at this game, Carmine Carcieri has you covered here.

**No. 1 Baylor Bears @ No. 10 West Virginia Mountaineers, 7:00 p.m. ET**: It is a must-watch night of college basketball, starting with this game. Baylor might have taken over the No. 1 slot, but they’re underdogs as they travel to face the Mountaineers. If Baylor wants to hold onto the title of top dog, they need this win.

**No. 15 Xavier Musketeers @ No. 3 Villanova Wildcats, 7:00 p.m. ET**: In the other game tipping off at seven, it is a Big East battle that has implications for the entire conference. Myles Davis will be playing for Xavier, and even on the road, the Musketeers cannot be counted out.

**No. 7 Duke Blue Devils @ No. 9 Florida State Seminoles, 8:00 p.m. ET**: Florida State has been tremendous this year and are coming in oozing with confidence, while Duke will be without Coach K. Also, with the Seminoles at home, it seems like everything is pointing in their direction. However, Duke is always a tough out.

^^Indiana Hoosiers @ Maryland Terrapins, 9:00 p.m. ET^^: Although most people wouldn’t have seen this as a bubble game early in the year, it could eventually become that for Indiana. The Hoosiers are off to a rough Big Ten start and could use a major road win. Beating Illinois hopefully got Tom Crean’s team back on track.

No. 25 Kansas State Wildcats @ Texas Tech Red Raiders, 9:15 p.m. ET: Playing on the road in the Big 12 this year is almost impossible, as a whopping 80 percent of the conference could be tournament bound. But, in order for Texas Tech to make it, they have to take advantage of their home games, even if it’s against a tough opponent.

Best of Yesterday from Busting Brackets:

NCAA Basketball: New Year, brand new top 25: Another week, another top-25. Doug Winkey is back and there has been quite a bit of movement. Who is No. 1 now? Take a look.

Bracketology: The projected field and a powerful Big 12: With another weekly update, Lukas Harkins is back and takes a look at where each team could potentially land if March Madness started right now. Where does your team land?

Baylor Basketball: Grading the Bears roster thus far this season: The Baylor Bears have steadily risen to the No. 1 spot in the country right now, and Carmine Carcieri looks at how each player has impacted their tremendous play.

UConn Women’s Basketball: Huskies looking to break NCAA win streak record again: Switching to women’s basketball, Daniel Benajmin looks at how the Connecticut Huskies are on the verge of breaking an NCAA record.

SMU Basketball: Semi Ojeleye playing big role during Mustangs’ winning streak: Southern Methodist is currently in the midst of a 10-game winning streak, and Semi Ojeleye is right at the heart. Andrew Nostvick looks at how.

Nebraska Basketball: Isaac Copeland commits to Cornhuskers: In transfer news, former Georgetown play Isaac Copeland has elected to move to the Big Ten and play for Nebraska. Carmine Carcieri has the details.

ACC Basketball: Virginia Tech’s weaknesses exposed against Florida State?: FSU dismantled Virginia Tech in their last game, and Stuart Gill looks at what happened to VT. Is it just one game, or could the loss be a sign of things to come.

That ends today’s Daily Wrap-Up. Tune in tomorrow for another edition and have a great day!</s>UConn Huskies Vs USF Bulls (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

uconn women's basketball UConn Women's Basketball ties its own record NCAA winning streak with its 90th win over South Florida on Jan. 10, 2017. (Photo by Bob Stowell/UConn)

Uconn women's basketball UConn Women's Basketball ties its own record NCAA winning streak with its 90th win over South Florida on Jan. 10, 2017. (Photo by Bob Stowell/UConn)

UConn Women's Basketball UConn Women's Basketball ties its own record NCAA winning streak with its 90th win over South Florida on Jan. 10, 2017. (Photo by Bob Stowell/UConn)

UConn Huskies Vs USF Bulls (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

UConn Huskies Vs USF Bulls (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

UConn Huskies Vs USF Bulls (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

UConn Huskies Vs USF Bulls (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

UConn Huskies Vs USF Bulls (Photo by Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty Images)

uconn women's basketball UConn Women's Basketball ties its own record NCAA winning streak with its 90th win over South Florida on Jan. 10, 2017. (Photo by Bob Stowell/UConn)

UConn Women's Basketball UConn Women's Basketball ties its own record NCAA winning streak with its 90th win over South Florida on Jan. 10, 2017. (Photo by Bob Stowell/UConn)

UCONN WOMEN'S BASKETBALL UConn Women's Basketball ties its own record NCAA winning streak with its 90th win over South Florida on Jan. 10, 2017. (Photo by Bob Stowell/UConn)</s>The No. 1 UConn women's basketball team matched its own record 90-game winning streak with a 102–37 victory over No. 20 South Florida on Tuesday night at the XL Center.

Saniya Chong led the Huskies with 20 points, adding eight assists. Katie Lou Samuelson added 19 points.

The win ties them with their previous mark, which was set in December 2010 before Stanford ended the streak. The previous college basketball streak was held by John Wooden's men’s UCLA teams in the 1970s, which won 88-straight games.

UConn will go for win No. 91 at Southern Methodist on Saturday in Dallas. Their upcoming schedule also includes Tulsa, Tulane, East Carolina and Houston.</s>Three top 15 match-ups headline what should be an excellent Super Tuesday of NCAA basketball.

The 2016-17 college football season was completed on Monday with a dramatic National Championship between the Clemson Tigers and Alabama Crimson Tide. Deshaun Watson carried the Tigers to victory, but now it’s time to fully switch gears to the college basketball season.

For those of you that haven’t been paying attention, this season has been dramatic. Whether it’s Frank Mason III game-winner versus Duke, or Malik Monk’s 47 point performance, or the surprising story of Baylor, the 2016-17 NCAA basketball season is just getting started.

And what better way to capture football fans’ attention than Tuesday night. There are three top 15 match-ups on the slate: One in the ACC, one in the Big East and one in the Big 12. The three best conferences in the country, the number one team in the country (for now) and the former heavy favorite to win the National Championship are all in action.

College basketball is going to capture every college sports fans’ attention for the rest of the season, so why not tip it off in excellent fashion?

With that in mind we will preview the three top 15 match-ups and also tell you about the other key showdowns to watch on this Super Tuesday. We hope you will remain with us for the rest of the season!

The Syracuse Orange are currently on a two-game winning streak thanks to improved point guard play from John Gillon and a new rotation from head coach Jim Boeheim. However, tonight is a true test for the Orange as they travel to Blacksburg to face off against an angry Virginia Tech team.

Buzz Williams’ squad was demolished in two road games last week (North Carolina State and Florida State), but the Hokies are back in the same building that walloped Duke in two weeks ago.

The Indiana Hoosiers finally bounced back from a three-game losing streak on Saturday as they defeated Illinois in Bloomington. Things won’t get any easier moving forward though. On Tuesday, Tom Crean and company will have to play an upstart Maryland team in College Park.

If the Hoosiers don’t shoot the lights out of the ball, continue to play better defense and continue to limit their turnovers, this could be a long night in Maryland.

Meanwhile, Mark Turgeon’s team starts three freshman, but they still have the services of point guard Melo Trimble. The junior was absolutely sensational in the clutch moments during the non-conference portion of the schedule, and on Tuesday, he has the chance to pull out the heroics again on national television.

No. 1 Baylor @ 10. West Virginia — 7 p.m. ET on ESPN2

The Baylor Bears were awarded with their first number one ranking in the Associated Press poll in school history on Monday.

Their reward? A date with the “Press Virginia” Mountaineers in Morgantown.

The Bears are one of two undefeated teams in college hoops. They win with excellent ball movement and chemistry on offense, and with their length and athleticism on defense.

However, playing WVU on the road is a unique task. Baylor has yet to win a true road game against a quality opponent, and the pace that the Mountaineers like to play at certainly doesn’t fit their preferred style.

Bob Huggins’ team speeds up their opponents. They force turnovers. They pester your guards and limit your bigs. It’s 40 minutes of brutality, something that Baylor truly hasn’t had to experience yet this season.

Does Scott Drew’s team have a chance? Absolutely. They’re the number one team in the country for a reason. Johnathan Motley is playing out of his mind, Jo Lual-Acuil Jr. is an outstanding anchor defensively and they do have a plethora of ball handlers (Manu Lecomte, Al Freeman, Ish Wainwright, Jake Lindsey).

But the Bears have to lose at some point right? They aren’t going to sweep through Big 12 play, especially with Kansas in their way. And let’s next forget, conference road games are tough, and that’s no exception in Morgantown.

No. 15 Xavier @ No. 3 Villanova — 7 p.m. ET on FS1

Villanova had their 20-game win streak snapped against the Butler Bulldogs at Hinkle Fieldhouse. However, they were able to bounce back against the Marquette Golden Eagles at the Wells Fargo Center on Saturday evening.

Now, Villanova will have the tough task of facing off against 15th ranked Xavier at The Pavilion. The Wildcats are surely the heavy favorite, but the Musketeers are the only undefeated team in the Big East and Edmond Sumner has played outstanding basketball as of late.

Sumner is averaging 20.3 points, 6.7 assists and 5.7 rebounds in three Big East games. He dominated St. John’s on Saturday, scoring 20 points, grabbing five rebounds and dishing out seven assists.

Meanwhile, the Musketeers get senior guard Myles Davis back from a suspension. Davis missed the first 15 games of the year, so he will likely play only spot minutes tonight. However, this is still a big development for an Xavier team that was projected to be a top 10 squad with Davis in the lineup.

Regardless, Villanova has been nearly impossible to beat at home. According College Basketball Talk’s Rob Dauster, Kris Jenkins and Josh Hart have lost 14 games in their Villanova career’s, only two of those have come at home. Don’t expect that to change on Tuesday night.

No. 7 Duke @ No. 9 Florida State — 8 p.m. ET on ACC Network Extra

The game of the evening comes in the ACC, where the Coach K-less Duke Blue Devils face off against the Florida State Seminoles, who are undefeated in the ACC.

Duke is coming off a win on Saturday against Boston College in their first game without Coach K. The Blue Devils already have one loss in ACC play (to Virginia Tech on the road) and won’t have the services of Amile Jefferson (bruised foot) in his one.

That means it’s time for Harry Giles, Jayson Tatum and Marques Bolden to step forward. Florida State has size, versatility and toughness up front, so this will be a solid experience and task for Duke’s young bigs.

The Noles are undefeated in the ACC, as they have beaten Virginia on the road and crushed Virginia Tech at home. Dwayne Bacon is playing like a first round NBA Draft selection and Jonathan Isaac has played above and beyond expectations. However, the Noles don’t rely on just two players. They’re deep, athletic, good defensively and are well-coached.

This is a stiff task for Duke. And it only gets tougher considering they’re on the road without their best and most experienced big.</s>Best of this week's college basketball action</s>EVANSTON, Ill. — Northwestern women's basketball player Jordan Hankins has been found dead in her room at the university.

The university said in a statement that the 19-year-old Hankins' body was found Monday afternoon. The statement from spokesman Carsten Parmenter said there is no indication of foul play or "any danger or threat to other members of the Northwestern community."

The nature and cause of Hankins' death will be determined by the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office.

Northwestern's game against the Gophers in Minneapolis on Wednesday was postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date.

Women's basketball coach Joe McKeown called the 5-foot-8 sophomore a "remarkably dynamic young woman," adding her death is a "devastating loss for our basketball family."

Hankins was recruited out of Lawrence North High School in Indianapolis, where she received Indiana Basketball Coaches Association/Subway Underclass All-State Honorable Mention in both 2013 and 2014.</s>A teenage Northwestern women's basketball player was found dead in her dorm room.

Jordan Hankins, 19, was discovered dead in her room on Monday afternoon. The sophomore's cause of her death is being determined by the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office.

The university said in a statement that there was no indication of foul play or "any danger or threat to other members of the Northwestern community."

Her brother Jared Hankins posted on Twitter a photo of the two. He wrote: 'I know you're in a better place now. I have to make it somewhere in basketball now no questions asked.'

Jared, also a basketball player, told USA Today that he and his parents saw Jordan last week at a basketball game.

He said: 'We talked for the last time a week ago and everything seemed good. She was happy.'

Women's basketball coach Joe McKeown called the 5-foot-8 sophomore a "remarkably dynamic young woman," adding her death is a "devastating loss for our basketball family."

Hankins was recruited out of Lawrence North High School in Indianapolis, where she received Indiana Basketball Coaches Association/Subway Underclass All-State Honorable Mention in both 2013 and 2014.

Hankins averaged 3.6 points in 11 games this season. Northwestern's scheduled game against Minnesota on Wednesday has been canceled.</s>Northwestern's Jordan Hankins (5) has her shot blocked by Maryland's Brianna Fraser (34) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big Ten Conference tournament Saturday, March 5, 2016, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) -- Northwestern women's basketball player Jordan Hankins has been found dead in her room at the university.

The university said in a statement that Hankins' body was found Monday afternoon. The statement from spokesman Carsten Parmenter said there is no indication of foul play or ''any danger or threat to other members of the Northwestern community.''

The nature and cause of Hankins' death will be determined by the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office.

Women's basketball coach Joe McKeown is calling Jordan, a sophomore, a ''remarkably dynamic young woman,'' adding her death is a ''devastating loss for our basketball family.''

Hankins was recruited out of Lawrence North High School in Indianapolis, where she received Indiana Basketball Coaches Association/Subway Underclass All-State Honorable Mention in both 2013 and 2014.</s>The Santa Fe women’s basketball team is riding high on a four-game winning streak. They will put that streak on the line tonight against Florida State College.

The Saints did not start off the year on the right foot. At the beginning of December, their record stood at 4-6 after an 87-52 loss against Tallahassee Community College. After that game, the winning streak started.

They overcame a poor shooting performance last game to win 70-61 over Hillsborough Community College in a thrilling overtime win. Head coach Chanda Stebbins is aware the Saints have the best rebounding team in the state and loves that her kids get after the ball.

Tonight’s game against Florida State College will be challenging to the Saints. Stebbins believes her team just needs to take advantage of matchups they control.

Who to Look Out For?

Arianna Emanuel-Wright has been the Saints top player all season. She averages 18.5 points per game as well as six rebounds. She can also pick your pocket alongside teammate Tatiyana Rock who averages three steals a game.

The Saints have two major contributors on the boards that have led them to being the best rebounding team in the state. Rayven Wade and Tabitha Odabe both average just under 10 rebounds and have caused havoc down low in the paint to opposing offense.

The women’s team will tip at 6 p.m. Once that game is over, the men’s basketball team for Santa Fe will also play Florida State College.
In U.S. college women's basketball, Connecticut wins its 90th consecutive game, tying the school's own record for the longest winning streak in NCAA Division I basketball for either sex.