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No. 2 UConn Faces No. 5 Michigan Thursday
The No. 2 UConn women's basketball team (1-0) plays the first of four straight ranked opponents as the Huskies travel to No. 5 Michigan (0-0) Thursday at 6:30 p.m. The game will air on FS1 and the UConn Sports Network from Learfield (FOX Sports 97.9).
UConn Set for Road Tests Against Seton Hall, St. John’s
STORRS, Conn. - UConn volleyball hits the road for two more BIG EAST matchups, facing Seton Hall on Nov. 6 before traveling to Queens, New York, on Nov. 7 to take on St. John's. The Huskies are coming off a 2-0 weekend, earning home victories over Villanova and Georgetown.
Hurley Wins 200th As #4 Huskies Cruise In Opener
HARTFORD – The No. 4 UConn men's basketball team (1-0) opened the 2026-27 regular season with an 86-46 win over Gardner-Webb (0-1) on Monday night in the season opener at a sold-out PeoplesBank Arena. Braylon Mullins led all scorers with 20 points, one of four Huskies to finish in double-figures in the balanced triumph.
No. 2 UConn Begins 2026-27 With Win Over Cornell
Junior Sarah Strong and freshman Jovana Popovic each scored 19 points to lead the second-ranked UConn women's basketball team past Cornell, 100-35, in PeoplesBank Arena in the teams' season opener.
Huskies Earn Pair of BIG EAST Weekly Honors
NEW YORK - Freshman setter Isabella Sohl was named BIG EAST Setter of the Week, while freshman outside hitter Sydney Borowy earned a spot on the Weekly Honor Roll following standout performances during UConn's 2-0 weekend against Villanova and Georgetown.
Demary Jr. and Mullins On Naismith POY Watch List
KANSAS CITY – The UConn men's basketball duo of Silas Demary Jr. and Braylon Mullins have been named to 2026-27 Jersey Mike's Naismith Trophy Men's College Player of the Year Watch List, the Atlanta Tipoff Club announced on Monday (Nov. 2).
UConn MBB Announces 2026-27 Promotional Schedule
STORRS – The UConn men's basketball team has announced the promotion schedule for the upcoming 2026-27 season.
UConn WBB Announces 2026-27 Promo Schedule
The UConn women's basketball team has announced its promotional schedule ahead of the tip-off of the 2026-27 season.
No. 2 UConn Opens Season vs. Cornell Monday
The second-ranked UConn women's basketball team begins the 2026-27 season vs. Cornell on Monday at 5 p.m. in PeoplesBank Arena. The game will air on Peacock/NBC Sports Network and the UConn Sports Network from Learfield (FOX Sports 97.9).
Two Second Half Goals Lift UConn Over #17 Xavier
CINCINNATI, Ohio – Two goals in the final 25 minutes propelled UConn men's soccer past No. 17 Xavier on Saturday at Corcoran Field. The victory improves the Huskies to 4-3 in BIG EAST play and 8-7-2 overall on the season.
Huskies Battle Past Hoyas for Second Straight Win
STORRS, Conn. - UConn defeated Georgetown, 3-2, on Saturday evening to secure its second consecutive win. The Huskies rallied from a 12-10 deficit in the fifth set to claim the deciding frame, 15-13.
WSOC Beats Georgetown
STORRS, Conn. - The UConn women's soccer team (4-4-9, 2-2-5 BIG EAST) notched a 1-0 victory against Georgetown to keep its BIG EAST Championship hopes alive on Saturday night at Morrone Stadium.
Huskies Skate to Tie, Win Shootout vs. #16 Merrimack
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. — No. 17 UConn men's hockey rallied from five separate deficits to earn a 5-5 tie and a shootout win over No. 16 Merrimack Saturday afternoon, to close the weekend series. The Huskies tied the game late in the third period, and Ethan Whitcomb scored the shootout winner.
Air Force Runs Past Huskies
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – The Air Force Falcons ran for 366 yards on the way to a 35-26 win over the visting UConn Huskies Saturday afternoon in front of 20,062 at Falcon Stadium.
Huskies cruise to victory in home opener vs URI
STORRS, Conn. —The UConn women's swimming and diving team rolled to a victory over the University of Rhode Island Rams with a score of 159-127.
Huskies Open 2026-27 On Monday Night In Hartford
HARTFORD – The No. 4 UConn men's basketball team embarks on the 2026-27 regular season on Monday night when it plays host to Gardner-Webb at PeoplesBank Arena. Tip-off is set for 9 p.m. and the contest will air on Peacock and NBC Sports Network with John Fanta, Donny Marshall and Caroline Pineda on the call.
No. 11 WHOC Captures Hockey East Victory
STORRS, Conn. - The No. 11 UConn women's hockey team (4-4-2, 1-0-1 Hockey East) captured its first Hockey East victory of the year with a 1-0 triumph against Holy Cross on Friday night at the Toscano Family Ice Forum.
Huskies Drop Game 1 of Weekend Series vs. #16 Merrimack
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. – The UConn men's ice hockey team dropped the first game of a two-game series Friday night against No. 16 Merrimack, 5-4. The Huskies' special teams carried the night, but a late goal by the Warriors sealed the win.
UConn Tops Villanova in Four Sets
STORRS, Conn. - UConn defeated Villanova, 3-1, Friday evening at the UConn Volleyball Center. Audrey Jensen recorded her 1,000th career assist, becoming the 10th Husky in program history to reach the milestone. The Huskies held advantages in blocks (9-6) and service aces (8-3).
#3 Huskies Defeat Fairfield, Finish Regular Season Undefeated at Home
STORRS, Conn. — UConn women's field hockey defeated Fairfield University by a final of 3-1Friday afternoon. The Huskies outshot Fairfield 16-5, including 12-5 on goal, and scored once in each of the final three quarters. With the win, the Huskies finished the regular season undefeated at home.
Huskies Claim Third at BIG EAST Championships
MECHANICSVILLE, Va. - UConn women's cross country placed third at the BIG EAST Championships on Friday morning, recording five top-20 finishes.
Dan Hurley Agrees To Extension Through 2032
STORRS – Men's basketball head coach Dan Hurley has agreed to a two-year contract extension, as announced by the University of Connecticut Department of Athletics on Friday (Oct. 30). Hurley, who had four years remaining on a six-year deal signed in 2024, signed a new six-year contract running through 2032 under the existing terms.
Huskies Head to Xavier
STORRS, Conn. – The UConn men's soccer team (7-7-2) hits the road to take on No. 17 Xavier (9-1-4) on Saturday, October 31. Kickoff is set for 6:30pm and will be broadcast on ESPN+.
El Alfy Named to Leslie Award Watch List
UConn women's basketball redshirt junior Jana El Alfy was named to the 20-player watch list for the 2027 Lisa Leslie Award, as announced by the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame and Women's Basketball Coaches Association announced Friday.
#11 UConn Comes Away With a Draw at Holy Cross
WORCESTER, Mass. – No. 11 UConn women's hockey skated to a 0-0 tie with Holy Cross at the Hart Center on Thursday. The Huskies won the shootout, earning an extra point in the Hockey East standings as UConn starts league play 0-0-1 and moves to 3-4-2 overall this season.