UConn Women’s Basketball Dominates Georgetown
In a decisive performance Thursday night, the University of Connecticut (UConn) women’s basketball team demonstrated its dominance with an impressive 83-42 victory over Georgetown. Led by Sarah Strong, who scored 25 points, and Azzi Fudd, who notched 19 points in her final collegiate game in front of friends and family, UConn solidified its position as the top-ranked team in the NCAA.
Historic Start and Winning Streak
This win marks the first time since the 2017-18 season that the Huskies have started their campaign with a 20-0 record, a significant feat for the defending national champions. UConn has now extended its winning streak to 36 games, dating back to last season, and continues to hold a flawless 10-0 record in the Big East conference. Looking ahead, the only ranked opponent remaining on their schedule is No. 17 Tennessee, whom they will face on February 1.
Fudd’s Emotional Performance
Fudd, a local standout who grew up in Arlington, Virginia, and excelled at nearby St. John’s College High School, had a strong support system in the arena, which included her parents and Georgia Amoore of the WNBA’s Washington Mystics. Although she struggled initially, missing her first seven attempts from beyond the arc, she managed to recover with some critical plays. After a slow start in shooting 1-of-13 from three-point range, the team hit a groove, culminating in a sequence where they made four consecutive three-pointers over a span of just a few moments.
Defensive Dominance
UConn’s defense was relentless from the outset, forcing Georgetown into seven turnovers within the first seven minutes and building a commanding 20-2 lead early in the game. Although there was a brief scoring drought for the Huskies, Strong’s layup initiated a remarkable 21-2 run that extended their lead to 41-12.
Halftime and Georgetown’s Struggles
At halftime, UConn was well ahead at 51-20, with Strong already accumulating 21 points to her tally. Georgetown struggled against the formidable UConn, with Brianna Scott contributing 8 points for the Hoyas. This loss further extends Georgetown’s distressing streak to 41 consecutive defeats against the Huskies, with their last triumph over UConn occurring on February 27, 1993.
Looking Ahead
Looking forward, UConn will face Seton Hall in their next matchup, a game that was rescheduled to Saturday due to an impending winter storm, while Georgetown prepares for an away game against Xavier on Sunday.
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