The No. 1-ranked UConn women’s basketball team defeated Michigan 72-69 on Friday, cutting the Wolverines' gutsy comeback just short.

Azzi Fudd and Syla Swords went shot-for-shot in an early season showdown between two of the top teams in the country.

Azzi Fudd scored 31 points and Sarah Strong added 16 points and 20 rebounds to lead No. 1 UConn to a 72-69 victory over sixth-ranked Michigan in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase.

No. 1 UConn faces its first top 10 opponent of the season when they host No. 6 Michigan on Friday at 8 p.m. ET.

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UConn improves to 5-0, surviving its toughest challenge yet, while Michigan falls to 4-1 but leaves with validation as a legitimate threat on the national stage.

The UConn Huskies women’s team currently sits on a 4-0 over all record and next up they go up against the Michigan Wolverines. With the top-ranked Huskies rolli

Check out the best moments from this thrilling Women's College Basketball matchup between the No. 6 Michigan Wolverines and the No. 1 UConn Huskies!

Michigan gave the defending national champs and No. 1 team in the country all it could handle. The Wolverines lost to top-ranked UConn 82-79 Friday night at Mohegan Sun Casino in Uncasville, Connecticut, despite 29 points from sophomore Syla Swords.