Fudd helps UConn advance 52-47 over UCF in defensive battle

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Published March 21, 2022 9:35 PM

By PAT EATON-ROBB
AP Sports Writer

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Freshman Azzi Fudd scored 16 points and hit two key free throws late as No. 2 seed UConn outfought No. 7 seed UCF 52-47 in a defensive slugfest Monday night to advance to an NCAA record 28th straight Sweet 16.Christyn Williams added 12 points for the Huskies (27-5), who have not allowed an opponent to score more than 51 points in their last 10 games. Diamond Battles scored 12 points for UCF (26-4), which saw its season end along with a 14-game winning streak. The Huskies led by just three points at halftime, but extended that to 12 points midway through the fourth quarter before UCF made a final push that fell short.

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