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UConn Raises Banner, Rolls Past Florida State 99-67 Behind Fudd and Strong

Relentless full-court pressure signaled a defense-first identity.

Overview

  • Top-ranked UConn moved to 2-0 with a 99-67 home win as Azzi Fudd scored 23 points and Sarah Strong added 21 with nine rebounds.
  • The Huskies forced 23 turnovers with 15 steals and turned them into 42 points, overwhelming Florida State with a sustained press.
  • Depth was evident as all 12 Huskies who played scored, and the bench contributed 35 points in the rout.
  • Transfer guard Kayleigh Heckel came off the bench for 12 points and a career-high six steals to fuel UConn’s second-quarter surge.
  • Sarah Strong was named the Big East Player of the Week after averaging 21 points and nine rebounds over UConn’s two opening wins.