Allie Ziebell Catches Fire Again vs. Xavier, Ties UConn Record with 10 Threes
On a night when UConn celebrated one of its greats, a current Husky carved out her own piece of history.
With Aaliyah Edwards being inducted into the Huskies of Honor in a pregame ceremony and fans lining up early to grab a Geno Auriemma commemorative bobblehead, the stage was already set for a memorable evening in Storrs. But it was sophomore guard Allie Ziebell who stole the show once the ball was tipped.
Ziebell, typically a secondary scoring option behind stars like Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong, erupted for a game-high 34 points, tying the school record with 10 made three-pointers. It was the kind of performance that doesn’t just turn heads-it rewrites expectations.
And here’s the kicker: every time Ziebell has hit five or more threes in a UConn uniform, it’s come against the same opponent-Xavier. Call it a coincidence or call it a matchup advantage, but when she sees Musketeers jerseys, the basket must look like the size of a swimming pool.
Here’s the breakdown:
- Jan. 8, 2025: 5 threes vs.
Xavier
- Nov. 30, 2025: 5 threes vs.
Xavier
- Jan. 28, 2026: 10 threes vs.
Xavier
That’s not just a hot hand-it’s a full-on flamethrower.
Ziebell, a Wisconsin native, has been averaging 7.5 points per game this season, along with 1.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists. Solid numbers for a sophomore finding her rhythm in a loaded lineup.
But she’s now scored in double figures in back-to-back games and has hit that mark five times this season. Her previous season-high?
Also against Xavier, back in November, when she dropped 16.
Clearly, there’s something about this matchup that brings out her best.
Ziebell was a key contributor as a freshman on last year’s national title team, and she’s showing signs of becoming a more consistent threat as UConn eyes another championship run. The Huskies are now a perfect 22-0, and if Ziebell continues to heat up like this, they’ll be even tougher to stop come March.
Next Up: A Heavyweight Showdown with Tennessee
The Huskies won’t have much time to bask in the glow of Ziebell’s record-tying night. A marquee matchup with No.
15 Tennessee looms on Sunday at noon ET. The Volunteers come in at 14-3 and unbeaten in SEC play (6-0), and they bring with them one of the richest legacies in women’s college basketball-eight national titles and 43 NCAA Tournament appearances.
This game will be a clash of tradition and talent, and it’s a chance for UConn to further solidify its No. 1 status against a battle-tested opponent. With Ziebell firing on all cylinders and the rest of the Huskies humming, expect fireworks.
Around the UConn Campus
- The UConn men’s basketball team is keeping pace with the women in the win column. Ranked No. 2 in the country, the Huskies are 20-1 overall and a perfect 10-0 in Big East play.
They’re coming off their second win of the season over Providence and will face a tough Creighton squad on Saturday night at 8 p.m. ET.
- On the football side, a couple of Huskies alums are making noise ahead of the NFL Draft. Quarterback Joe Fagnano and wide receiver Skyler Bell both suited up in the East-West Shrine Game, with Fagnano earning strong reviews for his performance. Bell, a 2025 All-American, is widely projected to be selected and could be one of the more intriguing wideout prospects in this year’s draft class.
The energy around UConn athletics is electric right now-and with performances like Ziebell’s lighting up the scoreboard, it’s easy to see why.