Geno Auriemma’s UConn team marched into Columbia and handed South Carolina its first home defeat since 2020. The Huskies made a commanding 87-58 statement over the Gamecocks proving that his team is peaking at the right time ahead of the NCAA Tournament next month.
Geno Auriemma Reacts to Dominant Team Performance vs. South Carolina
Following the game, UConn posted a post-game conference of Auriemma, alongside freshman forward Sarah Strong, on Instagram.
“We love Coach and Sarah in postgame press conferences,” the post was captioned.
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Fans took to the comment section to react to the interview, noting the chemistry between the coach and his star players in the game, Strong, and senior guard Azzi Fudd.
“Azzi and Sarah are legitimately his kids. Princesses,” one fan commented.
“I can only imagine what he says to her because she cracks up everytime!😂😂,” a fan wondered.
“Loving the rapport between Strong and her coach,” one supporter noticed.
Other fans specifically hyped up Strong, while noting her introverted nature during the interview.
“Our nonchalant queen,” one fan wrote.
“Sarah is such a versatile player. Easily will be a number 1 draft pick for the WNBA. Girls got game!” another predicted.
“😹😹😹 Sarah just like me, introverted,” others laughed.
Fudd led the Huskies with 28 points, five rebounds, and two assists in 35 minutes of play, while Strong contributed 16 points, a game-high 13 rebounds, and four assists in 31 minutes of play.
Geno Auriemma’s UConn came out victorious with a dominant 87-58 win over South Carolina, proving that the Huskies, who have endured an up-and-down season, are still a powerhouse in the sport.
Fudd was the star of the show with a 28-point performance, solidifying UConn’s status as a title contender heading into March.
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Following the game, Auriemma commented on Fudd’s performance, noting that it was a big moment for the senior guard who missed most of last season due to an ACL injury.
“This is a big moment for her. It really was. She hasn’t played in a long time and hasn’t been in this scenario in a long time. And for her to have the kind of games that she had, this was big,” he said.
“It really goes a long way towards pushing her forward. I’m sure she had some doubts whether, ‘Do I still have it in me?’ So I was—I was really proud of her,” Auriemma continued per On3.
With the win, UConn jumped to No. 5 AP Top 25 poll and has now improved to 24-3 overall and 12-0 in the Big East. The Huskies next be in action against Seton Hall in a Big East matchup Wednesday night.
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