STORRS, Conn. (AP) -- Clemson's success is due to great defense.

	Shea Ralph, center, takes a shot at the basket past Clemson's Courtney Wittstruck.

"It was shocking. Just getting across half court was tough," sophomore guard Krystal Scott said after Connecticut routed Clemson 83-45, holding the Lady Tigers to three field goals in the first half.

		Sunday, March 19 I'm impressed with how Connecticut intimidates people with its resolve and businesslike demeanor. This is a machine that goes 10-deep with truly quality players. They're getting teams down early and methodically blowing them out. But UConn isn't just winning with its tremendous talent, they're outworking people, especially on the defensive end. The Huskies held Clemson to 20 percent shooting. And in the past two games, UConn's opponents have been held to 45 points and also committed 27 turnovers each. Those are outrageous numbers. I'm not prepared yet to say this team is as good as the 1995 team that went undefeated. That team had Jennifer Rizzotti and Rebecca Lobo, who seemed to make a big play whenever UConn needed it. But this team is certainly deeper and may be more talented once it's tested.

The Tigers (19-12) never recovered from their poor first half. Erin Batth's jumper to open the game at 18:41 was one of three Clemson field goals in 21 attempts.