UConn routs Northeastern 105-35 in season opener Eds: APNewsNow. No. 1 Connecticut 105, Northeastern 35.

AP Photo CTJH102, CTJH101, CTJH103 By PAT EATON-ROBB Associated Press Writer STORRS, Conn. (AP) Tina Charles scored 26 points and grabbed 13 rebounds as top-ranked Connecticut began the defense of its sixth national title with a 105-35 rout of Northeastern on Saturday.

Charles, who pulled down her 1,000th career rebound in the first half, was one of six Huskies in double figures.

UConn, which went 39-0 last season, scored the games first 28 points and was never challenged. The Huskies led 69-15 at the half the most points they've scored in any half of any game.

Maya Moore finished with 18 points and 10 rebounds. Tiffany Hayes had 14 points; Kalana Greene had 13 and Caroline Doty and Meghan Gardler each added 10 Rachael Pecota led Northeastern with 10 points.

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