UConn Dominates Georgetown in Two Basketball Showdowns: Men's Team Wins 68-60, Women Triumph 73-55

Key Takeaways:

• UConn's men's team, ranked No. 9, rebounded from a recent defeat to beat Georgetown 68-60.
• The women's team, ranked No. 7, had Azzi Fudd scoring 21 points in a 73-55 victory.
• Both teams displayed strong defensive skills, limiting Georgetown's scoring opportunities.
• The victories continue UConn's favorable history against Georgetown in both men's and women's competitions.

In an intense weekend of college basketball, the University of Connecticut's men's and women's teams both proved dominant over Georgetown. The men's team, ranked No. 9, recovered from its first conference loss of the season with a decisive (AP News) victory of 68-60. Alex Karaban led UConn with 19 points, while Solo Ball contributed 15, effectively setting the pace for an impressive second-half surge. UConn (13-4, 5-1 Big East) jumped ahead in the second half with a powerful 17-2 run, a stretch that overwhelmed the Hoyas (12-4, 3-2) and forced Coach Ed Cooley to regroup quickly. Georgetown has now faced 20 consecutive losses against ranked teams, further illustrating UConn's continued dominance over the Hoyas since rejoining the Big East.

Meanwhile, the UConn women's team, ranked No. 7, delivered a strong performance of its own, defeating Georgetown 73-55 in a game where Azzi Fudd starred with 21 points during her much-anticipated return to the area (AP News). After a slow start, UConn rallied after falling behind early, driven by strong plays, including a significant 20-6 run that flipped a first-half deficit into a commanding lead. Sarah Strong supported the effort with 16 points, while Khadee Hession from Georgetown showed promise, scoring 22 points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Huskies' solid defense and sharp shooting.

These victories not only reflect the teams' robust standings in the Big East but also continue their tradition of excellence against Georgetown. Next, the men’s team will face Creighton on January 18, while the women’s squad eyes a game against St. John’s midweek. Fans can look forward to more thrilling action as both teams continue their march through the season.

For more details on these matchups, check the complete articles at AP News (Men) and AP News (Women).