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Monday 03/18/2019
UConn women's basketball ends up with No. 2 seed in NCAA Tournament Posted: 18 March 2019 [08:02 PM] NEW YORK - Baylor, Notre Dame, Mississippi State and Louisville are the No. 1 seeds in the women's NCAA Tournament, leading a…
Sunday 03/17/2019
Selection show will be suspenseful for change as UConn women's basketball awaits NCAA Tournament seeding Posted: 17 March 2019 [05:29 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER There has been no suspense for the UConn women’s basketball team on Selection Monday the last five years. Four of…
Friday 03/15/2019
UConn women's basketball entering NCAA Tournament with sense of uncertainty Posted: 15 March 2019 [08:51 PM] STORRS, Conn. - No. 2 UConn is expected to get a No. 1 seed Monday in the NCAA Tournament for a 13th…
Davis scores 22 to lead No. 11 Houston past UConn in AAC quarterfinals Posted: 15 March 2019 [03:05 PM] MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Corey Davis Jr. scored 22 points and No. 11 Houston defeated UConn 84-45 in the quarterfinals of the American…
Thursday 03/14/2019
Hot-shooting UConn men's basketball defeats South Florida in AAC Tournament Posted: 14 March 2019 [07:46 PM] MEMPHIS, Tenn. - UConn’s success in March continued in the opening round of the American Athletic Conference tournament thanks to accurate first-half…
UConn men's basketball's Gilbert out for AAC tournament due to injury Posted: 14 March 2019 [07:45 PM] Journal Inquirer MEMPHIS, Tenn. - UConn was still down a guard when it took the court Thursday against South Florida in the…
Elite college boxers to duke it out in Bristol for chance at spot in national tournament Posted: 14 March 2019 [06:43 PM] More than 40 boxers will converge on Bristol this weekend as the Bristol Boys and Girls Club will host the East…
Wednesday 03/13/2019
UConn women's basketball savors title while awaiting NCAA destination Posted: 13 March 2019 [09:37 PM] Journal Inquirer MOHEGAN INDIAN RES. - Maybe the nets at Mohegan Sun Arena were too hot to handle after Napheesa Collier torched…
UConn men's basketball gets key lift from Adams' return Posted: 13 March 2019 [09:35 PM] Journal Inquirer MEMPHIS, Tenn. - There is little doubt the UConn men’s basketball team’s season could have turned out differently. There’s still…
Named 'most improved,' UConn men's basketball's Carlton saves best for last Posted: 13 March 2019 [09:34 PM] Journal Inquirer MEMPHIS, Tenn. - He was given a season-long award Tuesday, but Josh Carlton nevertheless saved his best for last with…
Tuesday 03/12/2019
UConn women's basketball sophomores show potential ahead of NCAA tourney Posted: 12 March 2019 [09:26 PM] Journal Inquirer MOHEGAN INDIAN RES. - Megan Walker and Mikayla Coombs came to the UConn women’s basketball team as 2017 McDonald’s High…
UConn women's basketball waiting for NCAA destination Posted: 12 March 2019 [09:25 PM] Journal Inquirer MOHEGAN INDIAN RES. - The UConn women’s basketball team has done its part. Now it’s up to the NCAA selection…
Sunday 03/10/2019
Walker, Collier lead UConn women's basketball to rout of USF in AAC Tournament semifinals Posted: 10 March 2019 [09:30 PM] AP Photo Transref: CTJH111 (AAC_South_Florida_UConn_Basketball_79814) AP Photo Transref: CTJH101 (AAC_USF_UConn_Basketball_75596) AP Photo Transref: CTJH112 (AAC_South_Florida_UConn_Basketball_90172) AP Photo Transref: CTJH104 (AAC_USF_UConn_Basketball_03570) AP Photo…
Adams returns to spark UConn men's basketball over ECU in regular-season finale Posted: 10 March 2019 [09:26 PM] GREENVILLE, N.C. - GREENVILLE, N.C. - After missing seven games with a sprained ligament in his knee, Connecticut senior guard Jalen Adams…
Friday 03/08/2019
Thompkins, Mensah could offer 1-2 punch for UConn football Posted: 08 March 2019 [08:40 PM] Journal Inquirer STORRS - Art Thompkins knows what it’s like to share an offensive backfield. As a redshirt freshman tailback at Toledo…
Collier named AAC Player of Year for second time to lead UConn women's basketball award winners Posted: 08 March 2019 [06:14 PM] Journal Inquirer As she prepared for her final regular season home game a week ago, Napheesa Collier was asked how she’d like…
UConn women's basketball's Samuelson to miss AAC tourney with back injury Posted: 08 March 2019 [06:13 PM] STORRS - UConn All-American Katie Lou Samuelson will not play in the American Athletic Conference tournament this weekend because of a back…
UConn men's basketball's Gilbert faced with another tough injury Posted: 08 March 2019 [06:13 PM] Journal Inquirer STORRS - UConn point guard Alterique Gilbert, who has absorbed more than his share of injuries in his basketball career…
Thursday 03/07/2019
Bittersweet farewell for accomplished UConn men's basketball senior Adams Posted: 07 March 2019 [09:42 PM] Bittersweet farewell for UConn's Adams By Neill Ostrout Journal Inquirer Top of Form Bottom of Form Top of Form Bottom of Form…
UConn women's basketball Collier, Samuelson inseparable on, off the court Posted: 07 March 2019 [09:39 PM] AP Photo Transref: CTJH108 (Houston_UConn_Basketball_40279) AP Photo Transref: CTJH114 (Houston_UConn_Basketball_41046) AP Photo Transref: CTJH113 (Houston_UConn_Basketball_65638) Collier, Samuelson inseparable on and off the…
Wednesday 03/06/2019
Auriemma recalls first UConn women's basketball league tourney championship, featuring Bristol Eastern grad Lishness Posted: 06 March 2019 [09:29 PM] Journal Inquirer TAMPA, Fla. - He has since coached in 26 conference tournament title contests and 11 national championship games. But never…
Tuesday 03/05/2019
UConn women's basketball sets sights on postseason Posted: 05 March 2019 [09:30 PM] Journal Inquirer TAMPA, Fla. - Napheesa Collier’s last regular season game for the UConn women’s basketball team played out much like her…
Former UConn star El-Amin jailed over child support Posted: 05 March 2019 [11:52 AM] HARTFORD - Former UConn basketball star Khalid El-Amin has been released from custody after paying $10,000 of the nearly $126,000 in delinquent…
Monday 03/04/2019
St. Paul grad, Southington native Garry earns walk-on spot with UConn men's basketball Posted: 04 March 2019 [09:17 PM] STORRS - As Matt Garry boarded a team flight to Dallas on Feb. 21, he had to give his old high…
Sunday 03/03/2019
UConn men's basketball defeats South Florida after Allen's jersey retired Posted: 03 March 2019 [08:08 PM] STORRS - UConn honored one of the greatest 3-point shooters of all-time on Sunday, then won a game without making a shot…
UConn women's basketball's Collier puts on Senior Day show at Gampel Posted: 03 March 2019 [08:08 PM] Journal Inquirer STORRS - The Senior Day sellout crowd of 10,167 at Gampel Pavilion Saturday stood as one as Napheesa Collier made…
Saturday 03/02/2019
Collier celebrates Senior Night with 29 points as UConn women's basketball routs Houston Posted: 02 March 2019 [05:42 PM] STORRS, Conn. - No. 2 UConn overcame an early double-digit deficit and an injury to an All-American in rolling to another American…
Friday 03/01/2019
UConn football's new defensive coordinator is making a fiery impression early Posted: 01 March 2019 [09:24 PM] Huskies' new defensive coordinator making fiery impression By Neill Ostrout Journal Inquirer Top of Form Bottom of Form Top of Form Bottom…
Monday 02/25/2019
UConn honors 1999 team, which won the program's first men's basketball championship Posted: 25 February 2019 [09:11 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER HARTFORD - As members of UConn’s 1999 national championship men’s basketball team gathered for a reunion Sunday, everyone seemed to…
Hurley sends message as Vital, Wilson not in starting lineup for UConn men's basketball Posted: 25 February 2019 [09:07 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER HARTFORD - Coming off a somewhat shockingly poor performance in Dallas, UConn men’s basketball coach Dan Hurley promised some changes…
Sunday 02/24/2019
UConn men's basketball's comeback fall short against Cincinnati Posted: 24 February 2019 [10:19 PM] HARTFORD - Cane Broome grew up dreaming of hitting a big shot at the XL Center. The local kid did that on…
No. 3 UConn women's basketball routs Tulsa as Auriemma misses game with illness Posted: 24 February 2019 [09:37 PM] TULSA, Okla. - UConn played its first game in 22 years without head coach Geno Auriemma. But the result was awfully familiar.…
Friday 02/22/2019
UConn women's basketball coach Auriemma looking for stop signs Posted: 22 February 2019 [08:30 PM] Journal Inquirer HARTFORD - Memphis sophomore Jada Stinson entered Wednesday night’s game against the UConn women’s basketball team shooting 22.2 percent from…
Thursday 02/21/2019
UConn women's basketball coach Auriemma pleased with Collier's efforts in reaching 100 straight starts Posted: 21 February 2019 [10:34 PM] Journal Inquirer HARTFORD - When Napheesa Collier’s father, Gamal, was told Wednesday that his daughter would be making her 100th consecutive start…
UConn women's basketball's Samuelson back in shooting form Posted: 21 February 2019 [10:18 PM] Journal Inquirer HARTFORD - For three quarters Wednesday, Katie Lou Samuelson made a run at her first triple-double. In the fourth quarter…
UConn women's basketball sophomore Nelson-Ododa earning time with 'dirty work' Posted: 21 February 2019 [10:17 PM] Journal Inquirer HARTFORD - Olivia Nelson-Ododa has plenty of places to go when seeking advice, from her UConn women’s basketball team family…
Wednesday 02/20/2019
Samuelson's 32 points lead No. 3 UConn women's basketball to rout of Memphis Posted: 20 February 2019 [10:03 PM] HARTFORD - Katie Lou Samuelson scored a season-high 32 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as No. 3 UConn routed Memphis 102-45 on…
Collier gets 100th straight start for UConn women's basketball Posted: 20 February 2019 [09:41 PM] Journal Inquirer STORRS - Napheesa Collier has always been the quiet type. But in the days leading up to the UConn women’s…
Sunday 02/17/2019
Collier leads No. 4 UConn women's basketball in rout of UCF Posted: 17 February 2019 [09:32 PM] ORLANDO, Fla. - Despite a physical effort from the opposing team, UConn imposed its will on the game, outworking UCF inside and…
Hurley believes UConn men's basketball is tough, improving Posted: 17 February 2019 [09:30 PM] …
Friday 02/15/2019
UConn men's basketball head coach Hurley takes issue with errant whistles by refs Posted: 15 February 2019 [09:39 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER HARTFORD - UConn coach Dan Hurley wears his emotions on his sleeves. Sometimes on the rest of his shirt, too.…
Wednesday 02/13/2019
UConn men's basketball will renew rivalry with Florida Posted: 13 February 2019 [08:38 PM] Journal Inquirer The UConn men’s basketball team will have the opportunity to chomp down on a big non-conference opponent next year. UConn…
UConn women's basketball gets lift when Williams is able to score points Posted: 13 February 2019 [08:36 PM] Journal Inquirer HARTFORD - The UConn women’s basketball team’s 97-79 win over No. 11 South Carolina at the XL Center on Monday…
Tuesday 02/12/2019
UConn men's basketball needs 'new' Adams to step up Posted: 12 February 2019 [08:09 PM] Journal Inquirer MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Coaches like to preach about the “next man up” mentality their team has when it comes to…
Polish player could be in recruiting mix for UConn women's basketball Posted: 12 February 2019 [08:09 PM] Journal Inquirer HARTFORD - It’s no secret that the UConn women’s basketball team needs to add some players to its roster this…
Sunday 02/10/2019
Late push for UConn men's basketball falls short in loss to Memphis Posted: 10 February 2019 [09:52 PM] MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Memphis coach Penny Hardaway has wanted to spread the offensive load around to other players in recent games. Kyvon…
UConn women's basketball's Collier continues hot stretch, emerging as awards candidate Posted: 10 February 2019 [09:52 PM] Journal Inquirer STORRS - Before Napheesa Collier takes the court for the UConn women’s basketball team she has a little pep talk…
Saturday 02/09/2019
Collier leads UConn women's basketball to rout of Temple Posted: 09 February 2019 [09:49 PM] AP Sports Writer STORRS - UConn's Napheesa Collier is playing herself into the conversation for national player of the year. The Huskies…
Friday 02/08/2019
Adams out 4-6 weeks for UConn men's basketball with knee injury Posted: 08 February 2019 [09:36 PM] STORRS - UConn leading scorer Jalen Adams will be out the next four to six weeks because of a knee injury suffered…