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Monday 03/23/2020
Hard to choose, with 11 national title winners: Ranking the 10 all-time best UConn women's basketball teams Posted: 23 March 2020 [08:31 PM] Journal Inquirer With 11 national championship banners hanging in the Gampel Pavilion rafters, it’s almost unfair to limit the program’s best to…
Sunday 03/22/2020
Four titles, many memories: Ranking the 10 all-time best UConn men's basketball teams Posted: 22 March 2020 [08:14 PM] Journal Inquirer The UConn men’s basketball team has won four national championships in its history, quite a haul for a program that…
Thursday 03/19/2020
UConn women's basketball player Bent, sister with Down Syndrome share close bond Posted: 19 March 2020 [08:25 PM] Journal Inquirer STORRS - Molly Bent was part of 136 wins in her four seasons with the UConn women’s basketball team. But…
UConn men's basketball player Gilbert makes expected decision to transfer Posted: 19 March 2020 [08:24 PM] STORRS - UConn point guard Alterique Gilbert is transferring from the program, the school announced Thursday. Gilbert, who was honored on…
Wednesday 03/18/2020
UConn men's basketball took big step forward in Year 2 under Hurley Posted: 18 March 2020 [06:59 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER There are milestones in the development of a basketball program, Dan Hurley believes, that are necessary in order to reach…
Monday 03/16/2020
UConn legend Lobo, others unsure if Walker is ready for pros Posted: 16 March 2020 [08:38 PM] Journal Inquirer UConn legend and Naismith and Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame inductee Rebecca Lobo is pulling for Megan Walker to succeed…
Sunday 03/15/2020
Junior Walker is leaving UConn women's basketball for draft, first to do so before earning degree Posted: 15 March 2020 [04:59 PM] Journal Inquirer UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma was asked Friday if all his players eligible to return next season actually would.…
UConn men's basketball coach Hurley says 'We ... had learned how to win' as he wishes season could have continued Posted: 15 March 2020 [04:59 PM] Journal Inquirer FORT WORTH, Texas - When the UConn men’s basketball team’s first stint in the Big East Conference came to an…
UConn women's basketball coach Auriemma no longer sure what's 'normal' as he laments early end to season Posted: 15 March 2020 [04:58 PM] Journal Inquirer Over the past quarter-century, the UConn women’s basketball team has played nearly a whole regular season - 26 games -…
Thursday 03/12/2020
AAC men's basketball tournament will not be played Posted: 12 March 2020 [03:07 PM] FORT WORTH, Texas - The American Athletic Conference men’s basketball tournament, which was slated to begin today, was canceled at the last…
Wednesday 03/11/2020
UConn men's basketball rolls into Texas for AAC Tournament Posted: 11 March 2020 [04:27 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER FORT WORTH, Texas - Ron Hunter has watched the UConn men’s basketball team make significant strides as the season has…
UConn men's basketball's Vital comes up short for AAC Player of the Year Posted: 11 March 2020 [04:24 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER FORT WORTH, Texas - Christian Vital was among the best players in the American Athletic Conference this season. But the…
Tuesday 03/10/2020
UConn men's basketball's Vital named to All-AAC first team Posted: 10 March 2020 [07:26 PM] Top of Form Bottom of Form Journal Inquirer UConn guard Christian Vital was named first team All-American Athletic Conference Tuesday, while teammate…
Walker in elite class for UConn women's basketball after AAC Tournament championship Posted: 10 March 2020 [07:23 PM] Journal Inquirer MOHEGAN RESERVATION - The UConn women’s basketball team’s junior class reached the 100-win mark Monday. It happened on a memorable…
Sunday 03/08/2020
UConn women's basketball defeats USF, advances to seventh straight AAC Tournament final Posted: 08 March 2020 [08:56 PM] UNCASVILLE - UConn played smothering defense against South Florida for the second time in less than a week to earn a shot…
UConn men's basketball tops Tulane, teams will meet again this week in AAC Tournament opener Posted: 08 March 2020 [08:55 PM] NEW ORLEANS - Christian Vital scored 28 points and Isaiah Whaley finished with a double-double and UConn beat Tulane 80-76 on Sunday…
Friday 03/06/2020
UConn's Walker named AAC Player of the Year Posted: 06 March 2020 [05:56 PM] Journal Inquirer Megan Walker’s work last offseason has paid off as the first postseason awards were announced Friday. The UConn women’s basketball…
Wednesday 03/04/2020
UConn women's basketball continues to make progress as postseason play nears Posted: 04 March 2020 [07:28 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER HARTFORD - The play took six seconds from start to finish but goes a long way in showing how the…
UConn football adds Ohio State to 2025 schedule Posted: 04 March 2020 [07:15 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER STORRS - The UConn football team, still in the early stages of its independence, is not being shy about asking…
Monday 03/02/2020
UConn women's basketball routs USF to wrap up seventh unbeaten AAC season Posted: 02 March 2020 [09:37 PM] HARTFORD - Megan Walker scored 23 points and No. 5 UConn completed its seventh consecutive undefeated American Athletic Conference regular season with…
Sunday 03/01/2020
UConn men's basketball isn't taking signs of long-awaited rebirth for granted Posted: 01 March 2020 [05:17 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER There is a scenario, albeit a near impossibility, that has the UConn men’s basketball team finishing the current season with…
Thursday 02/27/2020
Vital at his best in Hartford farewell for UConn men's basketball Posted: 27 February 2020 [03:37 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER HARTFORD - Christian Vital will leave the UConn men’s basketball team having made quite an impact on the Huskies, and…
Wednesday 02/26/2020
UConn men's basketball beats UCF to avoid fourth straight losing season Posted: 26 February 2020 [09:33 PM] HARTFORD - Isaiah Whaley tied a career-high with 18 points and pulled down nine rebounds to help UConn to an 81-65 win…
No. 6 UConn women's basketball hits 100-point mark to rout Cincinnati in matchup of AAC's top-two teams Posted: 26 February 2020 [09:15 PM] CINCINNATI - Megan Walker scored 25 points, freshman Anna Makurat added 20, and No. 6 UConn dominated a match-up of the American…
Tuesday 02/25/2020
Griffin's defense providing big boost for UConn women's basketball Posted: 25 February 2020 [08:11 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER STORRS - Aubrey Griffin has not scored in double figures for the UConn women’s basketball team in a month. That…
UConn women's basketball's Auriemma, Taurasi take stage to help honor Kobe, Gianna Bryant Posted: 25 February 2020 [05:24 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER Gianna Bryant was still four years from having the chance to make her dream come true by signing a letter…
Vital has some unfinished business to accomplish with UConn men's basketball Posted: 25 February 2020 [05:15 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER STORRS - Christian Vital is making sure his name goes in the UConn men’s basketball team’s record book for a…
Sunday 02/23/2020
Vital, Bouknight lead UConn men's basketball to victory over South Florida Posted: 23 February 2020 [09:23 PM] STORRS - UConn guard Christian Vital believes the experience of losing a lot of close games this season helped the Huskies get…
Friday 02/21/2020
Defense has been UConn women's basketball's calling card Posted: 21 February 2020 [04:47 PM] Journal Inquirer HARTFORD - During the 2010s, the UConn women’s basketball team finished outside the Top 10 in scoring nationally once -…
Thursday 02/20/2020
Dolson signing back on with Sky caps off big week for UConn women's basketball alum Posted: 20 February 2020 [09:39 PM] NEW YORK - It’s been a busy week for Stefanie Dolson. She was part of the NBA All-Star festivities this past weekend…
Return home just what UConn women's basketball freshman Makurat needed Posted: 20 February 2020 [09:08 PM] Journal Inquirer STORRS - Anna Makurat let out a yell as her UConn women’s basketball teammates raced to congratulate following her steal…
Wednesday 02/19/2020
UConn women's basketball wins share of AAC title with rout of Tulane Posted: 19 February 2020 [10:03 PM] HARTFORD - Anna Makurat and Megan Walker each scored 18 points and No. 6 UConn secured a share of its seventh straight…
Tuesday 02/18/2020
3 UConn football players face charges in campus burglary Posted: 18 February 2020 [05:20 PM] VERNON - Three members of UConn's 2019 football team face charges stemming from a November burglary on campus. Running back Khyon Gillespie…
Monday 02/17/2020
UConn men must navigate rest of season without Akok Posted: 17 February 2020 [08:53 PM] Journal Inquirer HARTFORD - There are no explanations for injuries, at times. UConn men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley certainly was at a…
UConn women fall out of AP top five for first time in 13 years Posted: 17 February 2020 [08:47 PM] NEW YORK - UConn’s record streak of top five appearances in The Associated Press women’s basketball poll is over. The Huskies fell…
Sunday 02/16/2020
UConn women's basketball shakes off recent losses, slow start to rout South Florida Posted: 16 February 2020 [09:43 PM] TAMPA, Fla. - South Florida’s Jose Fernandez is puzzled by the chatter about the struggles of the UConn women’s basketball team this…
UConn men's basketball edges Memphis, but Akok suffers serious injury Posted: 16 February 2020 [09:43 PM] HARTFORD - Coach Dan Hurley fought back tears as he described the high price his UConn Huskies paid during Sunday’s win over…
Thursday 02/13/2020
Former UConn women's basketball star Jones learning ropes as coach in WNBA Posted: 13 February 2020 [09:19 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER Asjha Jones is one of 11 players in the world - including seven who played with the UConn women’s basketball…
Wednesday 02/12/2020
UConn women continue to be plagued by inconsistent scoring Posted: 12 February 2020 [10:01 PM] Journal Inquirer COLUMBIA, S.C. - The UConn women’s basketball team held the nation’s No. 5 scoring offense to 11 first-quarter points Monday…
Tuesday 02/11/2020
South Carolina's freshmen in different class than UConn women's basketball's Posted: 11 February 2020 [09:12 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER COLUMBIA, S.C. - The No. 1 recruiting class in the country looked the part for the No. 1 team in…
Monday 02/10/2020
Harris, No. 1 South Carolina win first ever over UConn women's basketball Posted: 10 February 2020 [09:39 PM] COLUMBIA, S.C. - Ty Harris scored 19 points, Aliayah Boston dominated underneath and No. 1 South Carolina held UConn to a record-low…
UConn womens basketball stays in top five despite loss to Oregon Posted: 10 February 2020 [09:32 PM] NEW YORK - North Carolina State jumped to No. 4 in The Associated Press women’s college basketball poll, its best ranking in…
UConn mens basketball celebrates 30th anniversary of historic team Posted: 10 February 2020 [09:27 PM] Journal Inquirer STORRS - When members of UConn’s 1989-90 men’s basketball team recall their favorite memories of what became known as the…
Sunday 02/09/2020
Bristol native and St. Paul graduate Pikiell is leading Rutgers men's basketball resurgence Posted: 09 February 2020 [09:20 PM] NEW YORK - Minutes before the Michigan men’s basketball team was set to depart Madison Square Garden, Zavier Simpson was asked…
Led by Bouknight, UConn men's basketball upsets Cincinnati in overtime contest Posted: 09 February 2020 [09:19 PM] STORRS - UConn coach Dan Hurley said his team desperately needed to win a close game. Freshman James Bouknight scored 23 points,…
Coach Staley, No. 1 South Carolina focused on beating UConn women's basketball for the first time tonight Posted: 09 February 2020 [09:19 PM] COLUMBIA, S.C. - Dawn Staley has accomplished many things in her 12 seasons as coach at South Carolina. Beating UConn, the game’s…
Friday 02/07/2020
Walker leads UConn women's basketball to bounce-back win over Memphis Posted: 07 February 2020 [09:13 PM] STORRS - Megan Walker scored 26 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead No. 4 UConn to a 94-55 rout of Memphis…
Thursday 02/06/2020
UConn men's basketball knocks Tulsa out of first place in American Posted: 06 February 2020 [09:41 PM] TULSA, Okla. - James Bouknight had a season-high 22 points as UConn topped Tulsa 72-56 on Thursday night and knocked the Golden…
UConn's Edsall shunning transfers as he restocks football roster Posted: 06 February 2020 [09:08 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER STORRS - The UConn football team has lost a quarter of its roster to players transferring this offseason. But Huskies…