"Mean girl energy", "An absolute gem": Fans laugh at hilarious Sarah Strong moment caught on camera after UConn beats Iowa State

Sarah Strong enjoyed one of her best nights on Tuesday as the UConn Huskies won 101-68 over the Iowa State Cyclones in the Hall of Fame Women's Showcase. The freshman finished with a career-high 29 points, nine rebounds and four assists and was named MVP.

While her performance made her one of the most talked-about players in the game, Strong went viral on social media for a moment caught on camera during the greeting time between the two teams. As she was shaking hands with the Iowa State players, Strong seemingly gave someone a side-eye, and a fan posted the clip on X, writing:

"WHY IS SHE LIKE THIS😭😭."

One fan in the comments disagreed with this action, as they wrote:

"Mean girl energy."

Meanwhile, most fans saw the joke in the expression and praised Sarah Strong for keeping it real.

"She is fooooolish 😭😭😭 an absolute gem man," a fan wrote.

"she is too funny 😭😭," a fan commented.

"a severe case of ijbolism," another joked.

"lmaoooo niece is so funny," a user commented.

"Sarah is the funniest person omg😭😭😭😭😭," one wrote.

Fans also expressed their admiration for the forward and were happy to see her in action in the coming years.

"I love her downnn😭," a fan wrote.

"HER LITTLE SIDE EYES I CANT THE FACT THAT WE GET HER FOR THREE MORE YEARS MAN WE ARE BLESSED 😭🙏," another wrote.

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Sarah Strong shares her comments on UConn journey

Sarah Strong, the No. 1 recruit in the 2024 class, came with heavy expectations and has so far delivered. In just 11 games with the Huskies, the forward has quickly adapted herself to the UConn style and is leading the team, averaging 17.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 2.2 steals.

After Tuesday's win, Strong commented on her short time with the team and the college basketball experience.

"Yeah, it's definitely been challenging. It's not easy," Strong said. "It's a huge adjustment from high school. The pace and just the physicality, and just playing a new role on a new team with new teammates, has also been an adjustment."

Meanwhile, UConn coach Geno Auriemma praised the forward, saying:

"I think she plays instinctively, plays with whatever the game gives her. I don't think she tries to force something to happen that isn't there. I'm not saying she's perfect ... she had just scratched the surface of what she can do."

The Huskies next face the USC Trojans in a battle of the titans, as both teams are the strongest contenders for the national championship this season.