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Auriemma picks up win 900 as UConn beats Cincinnati 96-36

Connecticut fans hold up signs during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game between UConn and Cincinnati, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015, in Hartford, Conn. Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma had 899 career wins going into the game. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) Connecticut fans hold up signs during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game between UConn and Cincinnati, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015, in Hartford, Conn. Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma had 899 career wins going into the game. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

By Associated Press February 3, 2015 1 min read

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) – Geno Auriemma reached 900 victories faster than any other college coach when No. 2 UConn routed Cincinnati 96-36 on Tuesday night.

Auriemma needed just 1,034 games to reach the milestone.

The victory ties him with former Texas coach Jody Conradt for fifth place on the all-time women’s list, 198 wins behind former Tennessee coach Pat Summitt.

Freshman Gabby Williams led six players in double figures for the Huskies (21-1, 11-0 American Athletic Conference) with a career-high 18 points. She also had 14 rebounds.

The Huskies showed some nerves early, falling behind 5-0. But UConn scored the next 15 points, all on 3-pointers They closed the first half on a 22-0 run to put the game away.

Jasmine Whitfield led Cincinnati (6-16, 3-8) with 14 points.