Fudd Sparks Victory for No. 7 Huskies Against Georgetown

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Graduate scholar Azzi Fudd tallied 21 points as the No. 7 UConn women’s basketball team (15-2, 6-0 BIG EAST) overcame Georgetown (8-8, 1-4) with a score of 73-55 on Saturday afternoon in the Entertainment & Sports Arena.

Hailing from nearby Arlington, Va., Fudd converted 8-13 from the field and nailed five three-pointers in her consecutive 20-point performance.

Freshman Sarah Strong showcased her versatility, contributing 16 points, nine rebounds, six assists, and three steals. Strong has accumulated double-digit scores in all 17 contests this season.

The Huskies experienced a sluggish beginning, trailing 18-17 at the close of the first quarter. After gaining the lead in the second, UConn outperformed Georgetown with a score of 36-22 in the latter half. Fudd netted 12 points during the second half and shot 4-6 from beyond the arc.

Sophomore Ashlynn Shade and freshman Morgan Cheli each recorded seven rebounds, both achieving season highs. Shade also concluded the game with 12 points and two blocks.

Redshirt freshman Jana El Alfy established a personal record with four blocks.

UConn will be back on the road visiting St. John’s (11-5, 1-4) next Wednesday at 7 p.m. on SNY.