UConn Women Vs. Cincinnati

Associate head coach Chris Dailey (R) laughs along with her players as they pull out placards with her and head coach Geno Auriemma’s photos along with glasses with 900 to celebrate his 900th victory against Cincinnati at the XL Center Tuesday night, 96-36.  (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

Connecticut Huskies guard Saniya Chong (12) scored 11 points against Ana Owens and the Cincinnati Bearcats at the XL Center Tuesday night where Geno Auriemma won his 900th game, 96-36.   (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

UConn fans knew the outcome of the game even before it began as they carried signs congratulating Connecticut Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma at the XL Center Tuesday night where Geno Auriemma won his 900th game, 96-36 against Cincinnati.   (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Jamelle Elliott encourages her players during the first half against the UConn women at the XL Center Tuesday night where Geno Auriemma won his 900th game, 96-36.   (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

Connecticut Huskies guard Moriah Jefferson (4) passes the ball during the first half against Cincinnati at the XL Center Tuesday night where Geno Auriemma won his 900th game, 96-36.   (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

Connecticut Huskies forward Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis (23) pushes the ball up court against Cincinnati Bearcats forward Shelbi Chandler (32) at the XL Center Tuesday night where Geno Auriemma won his 900th game, 96-36.  (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

Connecticut Huskies guard Gabby Williams (15) had a double-double scoring 18 points and grabbing 14 rebounds against Trinity Hunter (14) and the Cincinnati Bearcats at the XL Center Tuesday night where Geno Auriemma won his 900th game, 96-36.   (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Jamelle Elliott gives Connecticut Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma a hug after he won his 900th game, 96-36, at the XL Center Tuesday night.   (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

Hartford, CT 02/03/15 Connecticut Huskies center Kiah Stokes (41) had 5 blocks, 5 points and 6 rebounds against Chelsea Jamison (25) and the Cincinnati Bearcats at the XL Center Tuesday night where Geno Auriemma won his 900th game, 96-36. Photo by JOHN WOIKE | woike@courant.com hc-uconn-women-cincinnati-0204  (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

Connecticut Huskies guard Kia Nurse (11) draws the foul on Cincinnati Bearcats guard Jasmine Whitfield (23) during the second half at the XL Center Tuesday night where Geno Auriemma won his 900th game, 96-36.   (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

Connecticut Huskies forward Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis (23) grabs a rebound during the second half against Cincinnati Bearcats guard Chelsea Jamison (25) and Cincinnati Bearcats forward Marley Hill (35) at the XL Center Tuesday night where Geno Auriemma won his 900th game, 96-36. Mosquera-Lewis finished with 16 points and 5 rebounds.   (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

Connecticut Huskies forward Morgan Tuck (3) drives past Cincinnati Bearcats guard Bianca Quisenberry (22) during the second half at the XL Center Tuesday night.Tuck scored 10 points and had 4 steals in a 96-36 victory helping Connecticut Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma win his 900th game.   (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

Connecticut Huskies center Kiah Stokes (41) scored 5 points, grabbed 6 rebounds and had 5 blocks to help the Huskies to a 96-36 victory against Makenzie Cann (5) and Shelbi Chandler (32)The UConn of Cincinnati at the XL Center Tuesday night where Geno Auriemma won his 900th game.   (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

Connecticut Huskies forward Breanna Stewart (30) sneaks in for a steal on Cincinnati Bearcats forward Marley Hill (35) during the second half at the XL Center Tuesday night where Geno Auriemma won his 900th game, 96-36.   (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

Moriah Jefferson (R) holds a placard with Connecticut Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma as teammates (L to R) Connecticut Huskies forward Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis (23), Connecticut Huskies guard Kia Nurse (11) and Connecticut Huskies guard Gabby Williams (15) watch a special video montage with past players congratulating Auriemma on his 900th victory, 96-36, over Cincinnati at the XL Center Tuesday night.   (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

Connecticut Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma waves to the crowd as they congratulate him on his 900th victory with a 96-36 victory over Cincinnati at the XL Center Tuesday night. At left is Sarah Darras, director of Women’s Basketball Administration for UConn.  (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Jamelle Elliott messes with Connecticut Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma hair after he earned his 90th victory with a 96-36 victory at the XL Center Tuesday night.   (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

Cincinnati Bearcats head coach Jamelle Elliott and Connecticut Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma chat before the start of their game at the XL Center Tuesday night where Geno Auriemma goes for his 900th victory. Upon leads 47-15 at the half.   (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

Connecticut Huskies forward Breanna Stewart (30) gets fouled as drive to the hoop against Cincinnati Bearcats guard Chelsea Jamison (L) and Cincinnati Bearcats guard Brandey Tarver (13) during the first half at the XL Center Tuesday night. Stewart has 11 points to help the Huskies to a 47-15 lead at the half.   (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

Connecticut Huskies forward Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis (23) and Connecticut Huskies forward Breanna Stewart (30) trap Cincinnati Bearcats forward Marley Hill (35) during the first half at the XL Center Tuesday night.   (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

It’s a thin crowd so far as fans battle traffic in Hartford before the start of the UConn women’s game against Cincinnati at the XL Center Tuesday night where Geno Auriemma goes for his 900th victory.   (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

Cincinnati players warm-up for their game against UConn at the XL Center Tuesday night where Geno Auriemma goes for his 900th victory.   (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

Connecticut Huskies forward Morgan Tuck (3) waits for the pass from Connecticut Huskies guard Tierney Lawlor (20) as they warm up for their game against Cincinnati at the XL Center Tuesday night where Geno Auriemma goes for his 900th victory.   (John Woike / Hartford Courant)

Connecticut Huskies forward Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis (23) sets the tone of the evening as the UConn women prepare for their game against Cincinnati at the XL Center Tuesday night, Geno Auriemma goes for his 900th victory.  (John Woike / Hartford Courant)