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Donovan Clingan’s sophomore ascent in Portland
Bristol, Connecticut native Donovan Clingan was a centerpiece of two national championship teams as a UConn Husky. He was the nation’s best backup big man in 2023 and a two-way destroyer on the 2024 title team. The 7-foot-2 center averaged 13 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks per game in his last college season before […]
Preview: No. 4 UConn men’s basketball vs. Marquette | Mar. 7, 12:30 p.m., FOX
UConn men’s basketball (27-3, 17-2) returns to action for the final time in the regular season this weekend, as the Huskies make a trip to the Milwaukee to take on Marquette (11-19, 6-13) on Saturday afternoon at Fiserv Forum. The Golden Eagles rank No. 91 in KenPom, with the No. 128 offense in the country, […]
UConn baseball takes series opener at Old Dominion, 4-2
When Maddix Dalena bounced a soft chopper up the middle in the top of the third inning, it should have sent the Monarchs back to the plate after another scoreless frame from Old Dominion starter Darin Kuskie. Instead, shortstop Will Johnson bobbled the ball while moving to his right. By the time he had picked […]
UConn women’s hockey hosting Northeastern in Hockey East finals
Chris MacKenzie’s UConn Huskies are in the Hockey East tournament final after beating Holy Cross, 6-1, in the semis, and beating Maine by the same score last week in the quarters. This will be a rematch of the last two Hockey East tournament finals, with both teams winning one. We had a chance to catch […]
Photo gallery: UNH Wildcats @ UConn Huskies men’s hockey – 3/5/26
Tristan Fraser had two goals to help the UConn Huskies men’s hockey team to a 4-1 win over the UNH Wildcats at Toscano Family Ice Forum on Thursday night. The win gives UConn home ice advantage in the Hockey East quarterfinals. Carlin Dezainde and Ryan Tattle had the other goals for the Huskies. click on […]
UConn cleans up Big East postseason awards
UConn cleaned up the Big East postseason awards on Thursday, taking home five of the seven major honors while landing four players on all-conference teams. Sarah Strong was the unanimous pick for Big East Player of the Year and also took home Defensive Player of the Year, Blanca Quiñonez claimed Freshman of the Year and […]
UConn baseball tops New Haven, 9-4
Evan Menzel made history on Wednesday evening, hitting for the cycle in UConn’s home opener, a 9-4 win over New Haven. After doubling in the first inning and singling through the right side of the infield in the third, he smacked a deep triple to right center in the seventh to give himself a chance […]
Azzi Fudd named Big East Scholar-Athlete of the Year
On Wednesday, UConn’s Azzi Fudd was named the 2025-26 Big East Scholar-Athlete of the Year. She will receive a $2,000 stipend towards graduate or professional studies. Fudd is currently getting her master’s degree in business administration after receiving her bachelor’s degree in communications. She landed on the Big East All-Academic Team four times and the […]
How Maya Moore helped turn UConn into an unstoppable juggernaut
UConn’s reign over women’s basketball isn’t limited to a single era. After capturing its 12th national title last season, the Huskies have won in four different decades across a 30-year period of time. Yet from 2008-18, UConn dominated the sport in a way that’ll never be repeated. The Huskies won four of six national titles, […]
Photo gallery: Holy Cross Crusaders @ UConn Huskies women’s hockey (2026 Hockey East semifinal)
Six different players scored as the No. 2 seed UConn Huskies women’s hockey team stomped the No. 4 seed Holy Cross Crusaders, 6-1, in the Hockey East semifinals at Toscano Family Ice Forum on Tuesday night. The Huskies will take on the Northeastern Huskies at location to be determined on Saturday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. […]
Breaking down Sarah Strong’s case to win National Player of the Year
There shouldn’t be much of a debate about any of the National Player of the Year awards this season. Sarah Strong has been the best player in the country this season — and it hasn’t been particularly close. The sophomore is the No. 1 option on the top team in the land. She leads UConn […]
Why Diana Taurasi’s national championships stand alone in UConn’s history
Last season, UConn honored its 2003, 2004, 2013 and 2014 national championship teams on the same night. The latter group featured six players who were already inducted into the Huskies of Honor as individuals. The former had one: Diana Taurasi. Geno Auriemma took a moment to marvel at the difference. “I walked over to Dee […]
UConn women’s basketball could have another undefeated season, but as history shows nothing is guaranteed in March
On Sunday, UConn women’s basketball capped off its 11th undefeated regular season with a win at St. John’s. The Huskies are 31-0 and enter the postseason as heavy favorites to win their 13th national championship. But history has shown that nothing is guaranteed in March. Three times in program history, UConn’s season has ended with […]
UConn football stars Joe Fagnano and Skyler Bell wrap up NFL Combine
The NFL held formal job interviews for the 319 top pro-eligible prospects in the country from Feb. 27 to March 2, and UConn was well represented. Over the weekend, former Husky wide receiver Skyler Bell and quarterback Joe Fagnano both showcased their respective talents. Wide receiver Noel Thomas was the last UConn skill position player […]
Before Geno Auriemma ruled March, he was just trying to win a game
No coach has dominated March like Geno Auriemma. Not only does he own a record-setting 12 national titles, he’s also made it to 24 Final Fours — including 14 straight from 2008-22 — and been a 1-seed in 22 of 36 NCAA Tournament appearances. Overall, Auriemma owns a 142-24 record in March Madness, claiming a […]
UConn Baseball Weekly: The Huskies let a series victory slip away
Subscribe to HookC Baseball to get the best coverage of the Huskies all season long! Wins turned losses As the calendar flipped to the first full month of the college baseball season, the Huskies ushered March in harshly, letting a series win — and not inconceivably, a sweep — fall through their fingertips this weekend. […]
UConn men up two spots to No. 4 in AP Poll
After a statement week that featured a pair of home wins against talented teams, UConn men’s basketball rose up two spots to No. 4 in the latest AP Top 25. The 27-3 Huskies are coming off a surprisingly dominant victory on Wednesday over St. John’s in Hartford, as well as an emotional win in Storrs […]
UConn women’s basketball closes regular season with 85-49 win over St. John’s
UConn women’s basketball closed out its final game before the postseason with an 85-49 win over the St. John’s Red Storm at Madison Square Garden on Sunday night. The Huskies capped off their 11th undefeated regular season in program history and also go perfect in conference play for the third straight year and 13th time […]
Photo gallery: UConn Huskies women’s basketball @ St. John’s Red Storm – 3/1/26
Azzi Fudd led a balanced scoring attack with 14 points as the UConn Huskies women’s basketball team cruised to an 85-49 win over the St. John’s Red Storm at Madison Square Garden on Sunday night. Click on picture to enlarge gallery Photo ©: Ian Bethune Apple News users, click here to view the gallery
UConn baseball tied in UNC Wilmington series
UConn baseball has won one and lost one at UNC Wilmington, with the rubber match starting Sunday at 1 p.m. on FloCollege. Game One UConn (4-5) secured a 5-2 victory in the first game after a big ninth inning. Junior Chase Taylor got the scoring started in the top of the second, walking with the […]
Karaban shines as UConn tops Seton Hall on Senior Day, 71-67
UConn men’s basketball pulled out a come-from-behind win against a Seton Hall team that was fighting for its postseason life, winning 71-67 thanks to 23 points from Alex Karaban on Senior Day. The four-year Husky hit 5-of-6 threes and two clutch free throws at the end to ice the contest. This win improves UConn’s record […]
Photo gallery: Seton Hall Pirates @ UConn Huskies men’s basketball – 2/28/26
Alex Karaban had a career-high 23 points in a 71-67 win for UConn men’s basketball over Seton Hall on Senior Night at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, CT on Saturday afternoon. click on image to enlarge gallery Photo ©: Ian Bethune Apple News users, click here to view the gallery
Preview: No. 6 UConn men’s basketball vs. Seton Hall | Feb. 28, 12:00 p.m., TV: FS1
UConn men’s basketball (26-3, 16-2) will look to build off of its best performance in conference play, as the Huskies host Seton Hall (19-9, 9-8) in their final home game of the season in Storrs on Saturday. The Pirates are ranked No. 54 in KenPom, with the No. 184 offense in the country, No. 11 […]
UConn women’s basketball announces three-game series with Duke
UConn women’s basketball will begin a three-game series with the Duke Blue Devils next season, the schools announced on Friday. They’ll square off at TD Garden in Boston on Nov. 28, 2026 before moving to a traditional home-and-home. The Huskies will visit Cameron Indoor Stadium in 2027-28 then host the Blue Devils in 2028-29. The […]
UConn women’s basketball pummels Georgetown, 84-52
UConn women’s basketball capped off its regular season home slate by pummeling Georgetown Hoyas 84-52 at PeoplesBank Arena on Thursday. With the victory, the Huskies set a new program record with their 19th conference victory of the year. Azzi Fudd led UConn in scoring for the seventh time in the last eight games with 24 […]
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