The UConn softball team clinched its eighth BIG EAST Tournament championship, defeating Creighton 18-4, marking its first title since 2001. With this victory, the Huskies secured a spot in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 22 years. Payton Kinney shone on the mound, achieving her 15th win and earning the tournament's Most Outstanding Player award after pitching 16 of UConn's 18 innings in the tournament.

By the Numbers
  • UConn set a new BIG EAST record with 18 runs scored in the championship game.
  • Payton Kinney has made 26 starts this season, with a 15-11 record overall.
State of Play
  • UConn's offense scored 12 runs in the second inning, sending 16 batters to the plate.
  • All nine UConn hitters recorded hits, highlighting a strong team performance.
What's Next

UConn will find out their NCAA Tournament seeding on Selection Sunday, May 11, at 7:00 PM on ESPN2.

Bottom Line

The UConn softball team's dominant performance not only brings home a championship but also lays the groundwork for a potentially impactful NCAA Tournament run.