UConn wins their first meeting against Michigan in a back-and-forth fashion.
The UConn Huskies faced off against the Michigan Wolverines on Friday, Nov. 21, at Mohegan Sun Arena.
Both sides got off to a slow start. The Huskies were first to pick up the pace, outscoring the Wolverines 22-5 in the first quarter. Sophomore Sarah Strong had a solid start with six points and nine rebounds. Michigan shot just 1-for-11 in the paint during the first quarter.
Azzi Fudd started to heat up, shooting 4-for-7 from 3. Early on in the quarter, Michigan’s 3-point shots were helping keep them in the game. However, Fudd was scorching, scoring 18 points by the end of the half. UConn’s defense was solid, especially with their ball pressure.
Halftime Score: UConn 45-Michigan 27
The third quarter was the turning point of the game. UConn had a few turnovers, which were impactful. Michigan kept draining 3-point shots. A 13-2 run for the Wolverines kept them in the game. A scoring drought for UConn led to them losing their 20-point lead. Michigan closed the gap and cut UConn’s lead to just four points going into the fourth. Michigan’s Syla Swords shot 5-for-9 from 3. The Wolverines outscored the Huskies 18-4 in the third.
The fourth quarter was back and forth. Both teams were missing a few shots and then draining shots. Azzi Fudd came in clutch, nailing multiple 3-pointers to keep UConn in the lead. Inside the last minute of the game, Michigan hit a 3 to keep it a one-possession game. To slow down the Huskies, the Wolverines fouled. Azzi Fudd stayed calm under pressure, going 4-for-4 from the free-throw line, helping secure UConn’s win.
Final Score: UConn 72-Michigan 69
Top Players:
UConn:
Azzi Fudd: 31 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist
Sarah Strong: 16 points, 20 rebounds, 6 assists
Michigan:
Syla Swords: 29 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists
Olivia Olson: 18 points, 10 rebounds, 1 assist
UConn’s next game is this Sunday, Nov. 23, against Utah at Mohegan Sun Arena.
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