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10-run explosion helps Hook C to series win over Butler

The Huskies (20-17, 6-3) got out of Indianapolis a little earlier than expected on Sunday, as they picked up a 13-0 run-rule win against Butler (13-22, 4-2) after scoring 10 runs in the seventh inning. It was the second straight day in which the Huskies received a complete game out of their starter, though the […]

Suchy complete game helps UConn edge Butler, 3-1

After the bullpen let one slip away in the late innings on Friday, UConn starter Cayden Suchy went the whole way on Saturday afternoon, as the Huskies (19-17, 5-3) outlasted Butler (13-21, 4-1) for a 3-1 win to even the series. The complete game was the first of Suchy’s career. The sophomore also hit a […]

Butler walks it off against Hook C on Friday afternoon

Despite leading by four runs with just four outs to go, UConn (18-17, 4-3) let one slip away in the late innings as Butler (13-20, 4-0) stole a 5-4 come-from-behind victory in game one of the series. The Bulldogs didn’t score until the eighth but took advantage of a lifeline extended by the Huskies in […]

UConn center Eric Reibe enters transfer portal

ESPN’s Jeff Borzello reported that freshman center Eric Reibe is entering the transfer portal after one season with the Huskies. Coming out of the Bullis School in Maryland as the No. 36-ranked recruit in the country by 247Sports, Reibe stepped up in a big way early in his freshman year while Tarris Reed Jr. was […]

UConn center Rrezon Elezaj enters transfer portal 

Rrezon Elezaj is entering the transfer portal, according to his agents, Kaan Tolga Beritan and Emre Can Berk from istBasketAgency, as reported on X by Dushawn London. He’s the first Husky from the 2025-2026 roster with eligibility remaining to announce his intentions for next year. The 7’1” freshman center joined the roster this past August, […]

Troy Walson commits to UConn football

On Tuesday, tight end and defensive lineman Troy Walson announced on X that he will continue his football career at UConn this fall. Alongside Connecticut, the Fordham Rams and Virginia Military Institute scouted the versatile player. In Walson’s final year with Bruton High School in Williamsburg, Virginia, he participated in 10 games, hauling in seven […]

UConn baseball pulls past Bryant, 6-2

UConn baseball (18-16) picked up a third-straight win on Tuesday, holding on to a 6-2 road victory over the Bryant Bulldogs (17-13). Making his fourth start of the season, UConn right-hander Charlie Hale allowed just one run in a short three-inning opener stint. The junior gave up five hits — four of which were singles […]

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UConn takes down Illinois in Final Four, 71-62

UConn is playing in the last game of the season, with a chance to win the program’s seventh national championship after beating Illinois, 71-62, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. “There’s no better feeling than being on that bus on Monday night, just being one of the last two teams standing,” Husky head coach Dan […]

Righi’s three home runs helps UConn capture series against Creighton

 Cam Righi hit three home runs in Saturday’s rubber match to help UConn baseball (17-16, 4-2) outlast Creighton (14-15, 1-2) in a slugfest, 11-9.  The weekend series win was the Huskies’ second straight against a Big East opponent to open conference play and gave UConn a winning record for the first time this season.  Though […]

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UConn’s offense shut down in Final Four loss to South Carolina

In the biggest game of the season, UConn women’s basketball’s offense fell flat. The Huskies scored just 48 points — their fewest in four years — on a season-worst 31.1 shooting in a 14-point loss to South Carolina in the Final Four on Friday. “They took us out of our normal flow,” Ashlynn Shade said […]

Final Four: UConn’s perfect season ended by South Carolina, 62-48

UConn’s perfect season is over. On Friday, the Huskies fell to the 1-seed South Carolina Gamecocks 62-48 at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix. South Carolina shut down UConn’s two stars. Sarah Strong finished with 12 points on 4-16 shooting to go with 12 rebounds while Azzi Fudd only had eight points on 3-15 shooting […]

Suchy, Dalena power UConn to 11-2 win over Creighton in game 2

The weather at Elliot Ballpark is starting to heat up and so are the Huskies. UConn (16-16, 3-2) picked up their second blowout win in three games on Friday, taking down the Creighton Bluejays (14-14, 1-1) by a lopsided 11-2 final in game two of a three game series. Though the Bluejays jumped on the […]

Why Geno didn’t think UConn would still be undefeated

For the ninth time in program history, UConn women’s basketball has arrived at the Final Four with an undefeated record. Six times, the Huskies have finished without a blemish. In 1995, UConn captured its first-ever national championship with a perfect season. In 2002, the greatest team in program history — which featured three Hall of […]

UConn bats silent in 3-1 loss to Creighton in series opener

On a rainy day at Elliot Ballpark, the Huskies’ bats were bogged down. UConn (15-16, 2-2) managed just a single run in 3-1 loss to Creighton (14-13, 1-0) on Thursday in game one of a three-game weekend series. The win was Creighton’s first of Big East play. After scoring a season-high 21 runs two days […]

Photo gallery: Creighton Bluejays @ UConn Huskies baseball – 4/2/26

Two runs in the fifth inning helped the Creighton Bluejays to a 3-1 win over the UConn Huskies baseball team in the first game of a three-game set at Elliot Ballpark on Thursdsay afternoon. click on image to enlarge gallery Photo ©: Ian Bethune Apple News users, click here to view the gallery

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Sarah Strong wins three more National Player of the Year awards

Since arriving in Phoenix for the Final Four, UConn sophomore Sarah Strong has won three more National Player of the Year honors: The Naismith Trophy, the Wade Trophy and the AP’s award. She previously claimed the USBWA’s Ann Meyers Drysdale Award. Strong now just needs to win the Wooden Award (which will be announced on […]

Azzi Fudd, Sarah Strong named WBCA All-Americans

On Thursday, Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong were named to the 10-player WBCA All-American team. It’s the pair’s fourth First Team All-American nod of the season, joining with the USBWA, Associated Press and Naismith. This is the 17th time multiple Huskies have made the WBCA All-American team. They’re the 51st and 52nd selections in program […]

UConn football adds a regional WR commit

On Monday, wide receiver Johnny Gingeruha announced on X that he will continue his football career as a UConn Husky this fall. In the Massachusetts native’s final year attending Avon Old Farms in Avon, Connecticut, the 5-foot-10 deep threat was stellar as he helped the Winged Beavers post an undefeated 10-0 record as they won […]