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Tuesday 01/26/2021
UConn women's basketball to play future home game against Arkansas Posted: 26 January 2021 [06:05 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER The UConn women’s basketball team will make Arkansas the 40th state it has played in Thursday when it takes on…
Friday 01/22/2021
UConn women's basketball's Westbrook shined in return to Tennessee Posted: 22 January 2021 [11:25 AM] JOURNAL INQUIRER Evina Westbrook headed to the visitor’s locker room at Thompson-Boling Arena Thursday night after the UConn women’s basketball team’s 67-61…
Thursday 01/21/2021
No. 3 UConn women's basketball holds off Tennessee Posted: 21 January 2021 [09:26 PM] KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Evina Westbrook, who transferred from Tennessee to UConn two years ago, connected on back-to-back fourth-quarter 3-pointers to spark the…
UConn reports athletic deficit increase to $43.5 million Posted: 21 January 2021 [06:51 PM] STORRS - The deficit in the University of Connecticut's athletic department rose by $1.2 million during the last fiscal year to $43.5…
UConn reports athletic deficit increase to $43.5 million Posted: 21 January 2021 [01:23 PM] STORRS - The deficit in the University of Connecticut's athletic department rose by $1.2 million during the last fiscal year to $43.5…
Wednesday 01/20/2021
UConn women's basketball set to play at Tennessee for first time in 15 years Posted: 20 January 2021 [07:44 PM] Kellie Harper feels the shadow of Pat Summitt still looms over the Tennessee Lady Vols, as well as the expectations that come…
No. 3 UConn women's basketball adds game at No. 15 Arkansas to schedule Posted: 20 January 2021 [07:39 PM] STORRS - UConn's 3rd-ranked women's basketball team agreed Wednesday to play at No. 15 Arkansas on Jan. 28. Arkansas had been scheduled…
Tuesday 01/19/2021
Uconn men's basketball continues to struggle with free throws Posted: 19 January 2021 [01:19 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER STORRS - Forget the hot sauce, maybe these Huskies don’t have the stomach for free throws. The UConn men’s basketball…
UConn women's basketball's Auriemma agrees with Mulkey on current season Posted: 19 January 2021 [01:13 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER Geno Auriemma agrees with his Baylor University counterpart Kim Mulkey that the reason the college basketball season will continue during…
Monday 01/18/2021
No. 23 UConn men's basketball upset by St. John's as teams renew rivalry Posted: 18 January 2021 [07:45 PM] STORRS - St. John's came into Connecticut looking for a confidence-building, perhaps season-defining win and got it. Posh Alexander scored 18 points…
UConn's Auriemma: Schools need NCAA Tournament this season Posted: 18 January 2021 [07:34 PM] STORRS- UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma says playing an NCAA Tournament this year, at least on the men's side, is a…
Shorthanded UConn men's basketball pushes forward without Bouknight Posted: 18 January 2021 [10:32 AM] JOURNAL INQUIRER Dan Hurley’s wardrobe expanded exponentially over the weekend as he celebrated his 48th birthday. And his new clothes brought with…
Sunday 01/17/2021
UConn women's basketball recruit Poffenbarger enrolling, will join team after quarantine Posted: 17 January 2021 [12:09 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER Saylor Poffenbarger was the first recruit from the Class of 2021 to commit to play for the UConn women’s basketball…
Friday 01/15/2021
UConn men's basketball adds another prized New Jersey recruit Posted: 15 January 2021 [01:46 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER The coach from New Jersey has landed another prized recruit from the Garden State. Corey Floyd Jr., a 6-foot-4, 205-pound…
Wednesday 01/13/2021
UConn men's basketball guard Bouknight has elbow surgery, out indefinitely Posted: 13 January 2021 [07:56 PM] STORRS - UConn guard James Bouknight will be out indefinitely after having surgery on his left elbow, the school said Wednesday. The…
Unexpected win has UConn basketball fans downing hot sauce for charity Posted: 13 January 2021 [07:54 PM] STORRS - UConn fan Bryan Jackson says he thought his taste buds were safe when he joked last week on Twitter that…
Unexpected win has UConn fans downing hot sauce for charity Posted: 13 January 2021 [03:19 PM] STORRS - UConn fan Bryan Jackson says he thought his taste buds were safe when he joked last week on Twitter that…
Tuesday 01/12/2021
UConn women's basketball sees two more games pushed back due to covid Posted: 12 January 2021 [05:48 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER Tuesday morning brought the news that the UConn women's basketball team's game with Villanova Saturday was postponed due to a…
Monday 01/11/2021
UConn men's basketball ranked in AP Top 25 for first time since 2016-17 Posted: 11 January 2021 [05:41 PM] Gonzaga and Baylor were the top two teams in The Associated Press preseason men’s college basketball poll. After eight weeks of twists…
UConn women's basketball coach Auriemma looks back as he ties Tennessee's Summitt in wins Posted: 11 January 2021 [04:57 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER STORRS - As Geno Auriemma made his way to Gampel Pavilion Saturday to make history for himself and for the…
Friday 01/08/2021
UConn men's basketball's game with Villanova next week postponed Posted: 08 January 2021 [12:05 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER The UConn men’s basketball team’s Jan. 15 game against Villanova in Storrs has been postponed, the school announced Friday. Villanova…
UConn women's basketball adds Seton Hall to next week's schedule Posted: 08 January 2021 [10:52 AM] JOURNAL INQUIRER For the third consecutive day on Thursday, the UConn women’s basketball team saw its schedule changed. The charm was that…
Thursday 01/07/2021
Polley becoming surprise star for UConn men's basketball Posted: 07 January 2021 [08:50 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER To say Tyler Polley’s amazing performance Tuesday night came out of nowhere is a bit of stretch. After all, the…
Wednesday 01/06/2021
UConn women's basketball's Jan. 13 game at Xavier postponed due to coronavirus Posted: 06 January 2021 [05:09 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER Another day, another change to the UConn women's basketball team's schedule. The school and Big East announced Wednesday that the…
Tuesday 01/05/2021
UConn women's basketball's game with No. 6 Baylor canceled after Bears' Mulkey tests positive for covid-19 Posted: 05 January 2021 [05:56 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER The first top 10-test for the UConn women's basketball team this season has been canceled due to a positive COVID-19…
Friday 01/01/2021
With next three games on road, silent nights ahead for UConn men's basketball Posted: 01 January 2021 [07:28 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER STORRS - When Dan Hurley walks onto the court before a basketball game, he’s usually greeted by a cacophony of…
Wednesday 12/30/2020
Adamec: Time for Bueckers to start shooting more for UConn women's basketball Posted: 30 December 2020 [05:55 PM] …
Tuesday 12/29/2020
UConn women's basketball surprised by Duke's decision to opt out of season Posted: 29 December 2020 [11:49 AM] JOURNAL INQUIRER It’s no secret how fragile the 2020-21 college basketball season is and will be due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But…
Leitao to make return when UConn men's basketball hosts DePaul Posted: 29 December 2020 [11:47 AM] JOURNAL INQUIRER Dave Leitao is a graduate of Northeastern University but for all intents and purposes, he’s an alumnus of the UConn…
Wednesday 12/23/2020
UConn women's basketball coach Auriemma revels in return to Philadelphia Posted: 23 December 2020 [06:16 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER One of the best parts of covering a UConn women’s basketball game at Villanova happens before the game. As coach…
Tuesday 12/22/2020
Cole promises fans he'll do better in next game for UConn men's basketball after missed free throws Posted: 22 December 2020 [07:02 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER UConn guard R.J. Cole had a difficult end to his game Sunday afternoon. And although few Husky fans would hold…
Monday 12/21/2020
Auriemma wants UConn women's basketball to emphasize communication, defense Posted: 21 December 2020 [05:53 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER STORRS - A pattern emerged for the UConn women’s basketball team during its three Big East games last week that…
Sunday 12/20/2020
UConn men's basketball falls to No. 9 Creighton in overtime thriller Posted: 20 December 2020 [05:40 PM] STORRS - No. 9 Creighton had already lost two close games this season and was facing a third defeat before rallying on…
Friday 12/18/2020
UConn women's basketball's Westbrook winning over Auriemma with defensive play Posted: 18 December 2020 [11:17 AM] JOURNAL INQUIRER STORRS - Evina Westbrook has always been a scorer. She finished with more than 1,700 points at South Salem High…
UConn football stayed busy this fall despite canceled season Posted: 18 December 2020 [11:15 AM] JOURNAL INQUIRER The UConn football team did not have any intercollegiate competition in 2020 but coach Randy Edsall rightly bristles at the…
Thursday 12/17/2020
UConn women's basketball beats Creighton in Big East home opener Posted: 17 December 2020 [08:56 PM] AP Photo Transref: USAT906 (Creighton_UConn_Basketball_23831) STORRS - Olivia Nelson-Ododa hit all nine of her shots from the floor and scored 24 points…
UConn women's basketball freshman Edwards showing her mettle Posted: 17 December 2020 [05:59 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER Aaliyah Edwards won’t play against anyone on the Gampel Pavilion floor this season that’s as good as the players she’s…
Wednesday 12/16/2020
UConn women's basketball's Williams rebounds from tough season opener Posted: 16 December 2020 [06:30 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER Christyn Williams said throughout the UConn women’s basketball team’s preseason that her sophomore slump was behind her and she was…
Monday 12/14/2020
UConn men's basketball learns remainder of Big East schedule Posted: 14 December 2020 [05:25 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER The Big East Conference announced the remainder of its 2020-21 men’s basketball schedule Monday, completing the slate for UConn and…
Bueckers dominant in UConn women's basketball debut, but freshman guard expects more Posted: 14 December 2020 [05:19 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER STORRS - Paige Bueckers could have broken Jennifer Rizzotti’s 28-year-old record for points by a UConn women’s basketball team freshman…
McLean makes good first impression in debut for UConn women's basketball Posted: 14 December 2020 [05:13 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER STORRS - Mir McLean was the fourth of the five scholarship freshmen to get on the court for the UConn…
Friday 12/11/2020
Westbrook ready to finally make debut with UConn women's basketball Posted: 11 December 2020 [02:21 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER Evina Westbrook has waited 629 days so far for Saturday to come. The final 24 hours of the countdown may…
UConn men's basketball's game with Providence postponed Posted: 11 December 2020 [02:17 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER The UConn men’s basketball team’s return to the Big East hasn’t gone very well so far. The Huskies have yet…
Thursday 12/10/2020
UConn women's basketball's Big East opener against Butler gets postponed Posted: 10 December 2020 [07:13 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER The UConn women's basketball team's return to Big East game action is going to be delayed again. The Huskies' contest…
Tuesday 12/08/2020
UConn women's basketball back at full practice, on track for season opener Posted: 08 December 2020 [03:54 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER Last Wednesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revised its guidelines for people who may have been exposed to…
Friday 12/04/2020
Motivated Carlton helped UConn men's basketball topple USC Posted: 04 December 2020 [10:29 AM] JOURNAL INQUIRER UNCASVILLE - Josh Carlton wouldn’t admit he was mad. The UConn senior center’s coach, Dan Hurley, wouldn’t admit Carlton was…
Thursday 12/03/2020
UConn women's basketball adds UMass-Lowell to non-conference schedule Posted: 03 December 2020 [04:56 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER There is no one more qualified on the UConn women’s basketball team’s coaching staff to do the scouting report for…
Wednesday 12/02/2020
UConn women's basketball's Elliot happy to be back by Auriemma's side Posted: 02 December 2020 [12:14 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER Jamelle Elliott’s last season as head coach of the University of Cincinnati women’s basketball team was her best. The Bearcats…
Monday 11/30/2020
UConn men's basketball will play games against USC, NC State in 'Bubbleville' Posted: 30 November 2020 [08:50 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER The Huskies finally have a couple of play dates for “Bubbleville.” The various COVID-19 issues that have cancelled and postponed…