No. 3 UConn rout Le Moyne, 90-49, in non-conference play from

No. 3 UConn ROUTS Le Moyne, 90-49, IN NON-CONFERENCE PLAY

Bueckers, Juhasz Lead Huskies to Sixth Straight Victory as Freshman Azzi Fudd Makes her debut

Storrs, Conn. - No. 3 UConn women's basketball team cruised to a 90-49 victory over Le Moyne on Tuesday night at the XL Center in their final non-conference game of the regular season. Aaliyah Edwards set the tone early for the Huskies, scoring the game's first five points, UConn never trailed, building a 23-point lead after the first quarter and never looking back. Paige Bueckers led all scorers with 19 points, seven rebounds, and six assists, while Christyn Williams added 16 points and Aaliyah Edwards and Evina Westbrook each had 15 points. Daria Pikulik led the Dolphins with 14 points, with Maddy Mandy adding 11 and Amanda Beech scoring 10. The Huskies improved to 6-0 on the season, while Le Moyne fell to 1-4.

Fudd Makes UConn Debut

Freshman Azzi Fudd made her much-anticipated UConn debut, entering the game with 3:33 remaining in the first quarter. The five-star recruit from Maryland scored her first points as a Husky on a jumper with 6:21 remaining in the third quarter, finishing with four points on 1-of-5 shooting with two rebounds in 12 minutes of action.

Bueckers, Juhasz Return to Form

Bueckers and Juhasz, who both missed the previous game with minor injuries, returned to the lineup and made an immediate impact. Bueckers was efficient from the field, shooting 7-of-12, and added seven rebounds and six assists. Juhasz was a force on the glass, grabbing a game-high 12 rebounds to go with her eight points.

UConn's Defense Stifles Le Moyne

The Huskies' defense was once again impressive, holding Le Moyne to just 32.7% shooting from the field and forcing 17 turnovers. UConn's length and athleticism caused problems for the Dolphins all night, as they were able to generate turnovers and force tough shots.

UConn Looks Ahead to Big East Play

With the non-conference schedule now complete, UConn will open Big East play on Saturday, December 11, when they host Seton Hall at the XL Center. The Huskies will be looking to extend their winning streak to seven games and start conference play with a victory.

Conclusion

No. 3 UConn dominated Le Moyne from start to finish, showcasing their depth and talent in a convincing victory. Bueckers and Juhasz were back to their old selves, while the defense was once again impressive. With the non-conference schedule now complete, UConn will turn their attention to Big East play, where they will be looking to continue their winning ways and make a run at another NCAA Championship.