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UConn Beats Boston College 84–67 in Exhibition as Fudd Erupts and Strong Steers, Williams Impresses

The outing spotlighted disruptive defense, ongoing rotation trials, plus a clear to‑do list before the Nov. 4 opener in Germany.

UConn forward Sarah Strong, center, is guarded by Boston College forward Kayla Rolph, left, Boston College guard Ava McGee and Boston College guard Athena Tomlinson, right, in the first half of an exhibition NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
UConn forward Serah Williams, left is guarded by Boston College forward Kayla Rolph in the first half of an exhibition NCAA college basketball game, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
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Overview

  • Azzi Fudd led with 20 points on 7-of-9 shooting, hitting five straight 3-pointers in the first seven minutes of the third quarter to break the game open.
  • Sophomore Sarah Strong posted 17 points, five rebounds and five assists and drew praise from Geno Auriemma for taking command in huddles as an emerging on-court voice.
  • Wisconsin transfer Serah Williams debuted with 15 points, five rebounds and two blocks in 17 minutes, providing size, rim protection and a plus-18 impact while on the floor.
  • UConn forced 21 turnovers and recorded 14 steals, converting mistakes into 29 points, though perimeter defense allowed 10 threes by Boston College.
  • All 14 available Huskies played as Auriemma tested combinations, with the bench committing 14 of 19 turnovers; a final preseason game is Oct. 26 at PeoplesBank Arena before the Nov. 4 opener vs. Louisville in the Armed Forces Classic in Germany.