UConn: "FUDD AROUND AND FIND OUT": Kamorea Arnold, Paige Bueckers and more UConn teammates react to Azzi Fudd's pics from South Carolina game

"FUDD AROUND AND FIND OUT": Kamorea Arnold, Paige Bueckers and more UConn teammates react to Azzi Fudd's pics from South Carolina game

By Lindsey Ware

Modified Feb 18, 2025 19:17 GMT

NCAA Womens Basketball: Connecticut at South Carolina - Source: Imagn — NCAA Womens Basketball: Connecticut at South Carolina (image credit: IMAGN)

No. 5-ranked UConn senior guard Azzi Fudd shared photos on her Instagram account on Monday from her team's 87-58 win over then-No. 4-ranked South Carolina.

Fudd was a significant contributor in the ranked matchup, and it didn't go unnoticed by her teammates, who hyped her up in the comment section.

"FUDDDDD AROUND AND FINDDD OUTTT," KK Arnold commented.

"Such a great way to start my morning🤩, " Ice Brady wrote.

"🎁," Paige Bueckers commented.

Azzi Fudd's teammates praise her performance versus South Carolina in the comments of her IG post

"Azzi *one dribble pull up* Fudd," Caroline Ducharme commented.

Caroline Ducharme hypes up her teammate in her IG comments

"U ateeee," Morgan Cheli said.

Morgan Cheli comments on Azzi Fudd's IG post

Azzi Fudd's performance for UConn vs. South Carolina

With the win at South Carolina, UConn (24-3, 14-0 Big East) ended the Gamecocks' (23-3, 11-1 Southeastern Conference) 71-game home win streak. Fudd was the top scorer for the Huskies, putting up 28 points, along with five rebounds and two assists — all above her season averages. The senior guard shot 50.0% from the field and 60.0% from beyond the arc.

Fudd struggled with injuries for much of her collegiate career and played only two games last season due to a knee injury. In their previous game before the win against South Carolina, a 78-40 win over St. John's, she recorded a career-high 34 points.

“This was a big moment for her," UConn coach Geno Auriemma said on Wednesday. "It really goes a long way towards pushing her forward. I’m sure she had some doubts of, 'Do I still have it in me?' So I was really proud of her.”

The Huskies' dominant win over the Gamecocks shocked the basketball world and proved the depth of Auriemma's team. Fudd showed that she is still an essential piece in UConn's success after suffering injuries in the past.

Fudd's teammates' support on her Instagram post shows the closeness of this team and the senior guard's significant impact on the win at South Carolina.

About the author

Lindsey Ware is a college sports journalist at Sportskeeda with over five years of experience working with publications such as The News & Observer, The Daily Tar Heel, Triangle Tribune and Cardiac Cane. She has also worked for Major League Baseball, The Holly Springs Salamanders, The Tri-City Chili Peppers, Tuffy Talk, Super Meteors Basketball, Just Good Network and Living Sport.

Lindsey has a Bachelor’s Degree in Media and Journalism from UNC Chapel Hill. Her education allowed Lindsey to gain experience in sports communication, which she honed in internships. Other than being a storyteller and sports fanatic, Lindsey is also a social media and marketing specialist.

Her favorite college team is UNC, although she grew up a N.C. State fan as both of her parents are Wolfpack alumni. Michael Jordan was a huge deal in North Carolina when Lindsey was growing up, and after a summer spent at UNC’s Sports Journalism Camp back in high school, Lindsey was set on being a Tar Heel.

Lindsey's favorite college coach of all time is Roy Williams. During her time attending UNC Chapel Hill and writing for The Daily Tar Heel, Lindsey was lucky enough to meet and speak with Williams a few times. He was like a celebrity on UNC’s campus and was beloved for his coaching style and success with the Tar Heels, accumulating three NCAA championship titles in 18 years.

When not watching or writing about sports, Lindsey enjoys reading, trying new restaurants and coffee shops, and spending time with my friends, family and dog. She also likes to journal, watch movies and paint.

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