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Azzi Fudd Earns AP Player of the Week as No. 1 UConn Reaches 6-0 After Showcase Sweep

A turnover-hunting defense plus a deep rotation have fueled the Huskies’ unbeaten start following their Hall of Fame Showcase routs.

UConn guard Azzi Fudd (35) drives as Utah guard Maty Wilke (23) defends in the first half of a college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
UConn guard Azzi Fudd (35) drives toward the basket as Utah guard Brooke Walker (3) defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
UConn guard Azzi Fudd, left, and Utah guard Maty Wilke, center, vie for the ball as UConn guard Allie Ziebell, right, defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
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Overview

  • UConn crushed Utah 93-41 at Mohegan Sun to finish the Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase undefeated and improve to 6-0.
  • Azzi Fudd was named the Associated Press national player of the week after averaging 27.5 points and 6.5 rebounds in wins over Michigan and Utah.
  • Fudd added Big East Player of the Week, powered by 31 points vs. No. 6 Michigan and 24 points on 9-for-11 shooting with a career-high eight rebounds vs. Utah.
  • UConn’s defense produced 39 points off 24 Utah turnovers as the bench contributed broadly, with scoring from nearly the entire roster.
  • Freshman Blanca Quinonez scored a season-high 21 off the bench against Utah and earned a second straight Big East Freshman of the Week; UConn visits Xavier next.