Azzi Fudd doesn’t travel with UConn for win vs. Seton Hall

UConn Women’s Basketball Outstanding Aji Fad She missed Tuesday night’s 103-58 win at Seton Hall as she continues to deal with a right knee injury.

Fudd didn’t travel to South Orange, New Jersey, for the game, but instead returned to Connecticut for a knee test, according to Huskies manager Geno Auriemma.

“We’ll know more when we come back,” he said. “And whatever it is, we have to go from there.”

The sophomore guard was first injured during the December 4 loss at Notre Dame, missing eight games. She then returned in a January 11 win against St. John’s, scoring 14 points. But against Georgetown on Sunday, Fudd injured her knee again.

After the match, Auriemma said it was a tweak and didn’t appear to be a serious issue.

Even without Fudd, the No. 5 Huskies dominated the Pirates on Tuesday, recording 100 points for the first time since beating High Point 102-59 in the NCAA Tournament opener on March 21, 2021.

After feeling underperformed on Sunday, UConn were sharp from the front on Tuesday, shooting 56.5% overall from the field and 66.7% (10 of 15) from 3-point range behind the forwards. Dorka Juhas (22 points, 11 rebounds) Aaliyah Edwards (21, 11).

UConn (16-2 overall, 9-0 against the Big East) has 7 players and we’re used to it.guard caroline ducharm (Last Played on Dec 31) and Forwards Ayanna Patterson (Jan 5) Remains on concussion protocol.

“There’s so much going on, and we can’t really control it.” Let it get you where you need it, injuries are part of the game and some years are worse than others.

“Having them and becoming all-consuming are two different things, and that’s all you care about. Is this also? No. We show up with those who have. If we can get five people on the floor, we feel we have a chance to win every game. I did it today.”