"Fudd matched her career high with 34 points and eight 3-pointers to lead UConn to a 98-45 victory over Syracuse in the second round of the women's NCAA Tournament."
"My teammates were finding me, setting great screens. I wasn't even thinking. I was open - so shoot it."
"Geno Auriemma called Fudd's performance, 'the best half of basketball, the best 20 minutes I have seen in a long, long time.'"
"Syracuse struggled to handle UConn's defensive pressure, going more than 10 minutes without a field goal during a 31-0 run."
Azzi Fudd's final home game featured a career-high 34 points and eight 3-pointers, leading UConn to a decisive 98-45 win over Syracuse. Fudd scored 26 points in the first half, showcasing her skills as UConn's Hall of Fame coach Geno Auriemma praised her performance. Sarah Strong and Blanca Quinonez contributed 18 points each, helping UConn extend their winning streak to 52 games. Syracuse struggled offensively, unable to cope with UConn's defensive pressure, and Fudd nearly broke the program's single-game NCAA Tournament scoring record.
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