UConn’s bid for repeat title has reached its final challenge: Purdue and star Zach Edey
11 months, 3 weeks ago

UConn’s bid for repeat title has reached its final challenge: Purdue and star Zach Edey

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — UConn has blown through the NCAA Tournament again to reach college basketball’s final night, this time with a chance to claim the first repeat championship in 17 years. The Huskies and Boilermakers are ready for Monday night’s championship game, a matchup set when Purdue ended North Carolina State’s wild March Madness run, followed by UConn pushing past Alabama in Saturday night’s second semifinal. “And for the new guys, they’re hungrier than ever.. To be one win away against a really good Purdue team, it’s going to be a battle and we know that. And it’s going to take everything to make sure that we make history.” In addition to that history on the line, there’s a pairing of marquee big men in Purdue’s 7-foot-4 Zach Edey — the two-time AP national player of the year — and UConn’s 7-2 Donovan Clingan.

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Men’s March Madness tips off with Purdue, Creighton advancing: How to watch the best games, players
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Men’s March Madness tips off with Purdue, Creighton advancing: How to watch the best games, players

Associated Press  

NCAA Tournament play is underway. Purdue and Creighton were among the first teams to advance into the second round of March Madness. UConn has a chance to be the first program to win three straight NCAA titles since Hall of Fame coach John Wooden led UCLA to a seventh straight title in 1973. North Carolina quieted some of the controversy …

Kaufman-Renn takes over in second half as No. 13 Purdue beats NC State 71-61
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4 months ago

Kaufman-Renn takes over in second half as No. 13 Purdue beats NC State 71-61

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! SAN DIEGO — Trey Kaufman-Renn scored 15 of his 22 points points in the second half and Camden Heide added 15 for No. 13 Purdue, which beat N.C. State 71-61 on Thursday in the opening game of the Rady Children’s Invitational. Takeaways N.C. State: The …

Kaufman-Renn takes over in second half as No. 13 Purdue beats NC State 71-61
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4 months ago

Kaufman-Renn takes over in second half as No. 13 Purdue beats NC State 71-61

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! SAN DIEGO — Trey Kaufman-Renn scored 15 of his 22 points points in the second half and Camden Heide added 15 for No. 13 Purdue, which beat N.C. State 71-61 on Thursday in the opening game of the Rady Children’s Invitational. Takeaways N.C. State: The …

UConn's Depth and Potential with a Deep Roster
5 months, 1 week ago

UConn's Depth and Potential with a Deep Roster

Associated Press  

UConn is looking to make a big push for a third consecutive national title this season, despite losing three starters to the NBA. The Huskies have a deep and experienced roster with several players who can fill the scoring void left by the departed starters. Alex Karaban is the only returning starter, but coach Dan Hurley thinks this might be …

UConn vs. Purdue final score: How the Huskies repeated championships and became college basketball’s greatest team.
11 months, 3 weeks ago

UConn vs. Purdue final score: How the Huskies repeated championships and became college basketball’s greatest team.

Slate  

The UConn Huskies are dynastic through whatever lens you prefer. Last year’s team was nearly as dominant, cruising past every team it faced in March Madness and beating an overmatched Cinderella, San Diego State, by 17 in the title game. But any power-conference team can get good enough to make a Final Four run sometime, and it’s never been more …

Purdue’s Zach Edey laid it all out in the NCAA title game. It wasn’t enough to top UConn
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Purdue’s Zach Edey laid it all out in the NCAA title game. It wasn’t enough to top UConn

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Zach Edey kept a stoic expression as he descended the steps from the court to leave UConn’s championship celebration behind. “Many, many, many people could never do that.” Purdue center Zach Edey shoots as UConn center Donovan Clingan defends during the second half of the NCAA college Final Four championship basketball game, Monday, April 8, 2024, in …

UConn uses strategy of shutting down Purdue’s perimeter shooters to get decisive victory
11 months, 3 weeks ago

UConn uses strategy of shutting down Purdue’s perimeter shooters to get decisive victory

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — UConn left Donovan Clingan on the loneliest island, stuck deep in the paint to wrestle massive Purdue center Zach Edey. Chasing the Boilermakers off the arc all night, UConn held one of the nation’s best 3-point shooting teams to one made 3 and became the first team since 2007 to repeat as national champions with a 75-60 …

UConn concludes a dominant run to its 2nd straight NCAA title, beating Zach Edey and Purdue 75-60
11 months, 3 weeks ago

UConn concludes a dominant run to its 2nd straight NCAA title, beating Zach Edey and Purdue 75-60

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy UConn delivered the latest of …

UConn concludes a dominant run to its 2nd straight NCAA title, beating Zach Edey and Purdue 75-60
11 months, 3 weeks ago

UConn concludes a dominant run to its 2nd straight NCAA title, beating Zach Edey and Purdue 75-60

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — A basketball beatdown. Coach Dan Hurley’s Huskies delivered the latest of their suffocating hoops performances Monday night, smothering Purdue for a 75-60 victory to become the first team since 2007 to capture back-to-back national championships. “I just think it’s the best two-year run in a very, very long time, just because of everything we lost from last …

UConn and Purdue meet in the National Championship.
11 months, 3 weeks ago

UConn and Purdue meet in the National Championship.

Associated Press  

Purdue Boilermakers vs. UConn Huskies Glendale, Arizona; Monday, 9:20 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Huskies -7; over/under is 145.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. TOP PERFORMERS: Tristen Newton is scoring 14.9 points per game with 6.6 rebounds and 6.2 assists for the Huskies. Lance Jones is shooting 35.9% from beyond the arc with 2.1 made 3-pointers per game for the Boilermakers, while …

Connecticut defeats Purdue to repeat as NCAA men’s basketball champions
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Connecticut defeats Purdue to repeat as NCAA men’s basketball champions

LA Times  

Connecticut delivered another dominant performance Monday night, smothering Purdue for a 75-60 victory to become the first team since 2007 to capture back-to-back national championships. The Huskies limited the country’s second-best three-point shooting team to a mere seven shots behind the arc — Purdue only made one — while happily allowing 7-foot-4 AP Player of the Year Zach Edey to …

UConn stymies Purdue in title game, becomes first back-to-back men’s champions since 2007 Florida
11 months, 3 weeks ago

UConn stymies Purdue in title game, becomes first back-to-back men’s champions since 2007 Florida

New York Times  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — With exactly six minutes left in Monday night’s national championship game, UConn guard Tristen Newton zoomed a pass to a cutting Stephon Castle, who skipped past Zach Edey in the paint and laid in an ordinary layup. Minutes later, the confetti cannons inside State Farm Arena erupted, finalizing UConn’s 75-60 win over Purdue in Monday’s national title …

UConn, Purdue set to collide in NCAA title game after dominating in a romp-filled March Madness
11 months, 3 weeks ago

UConn, Purdue set to collide in NCAA title game after dominating in a romp-filled March Madness

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The NCAA Tournament has reached its finish line, down to one game pairing the two best teams that routinely win in romps and boasting a marquee post matchup that features a two-time national player of the year. Yet there’s a short list of unexpected moments this year: namely, Jack Gohlke making 10 3-pointers to help Oakland stun …

The keys for Monday night’s national title game between UConn and Purdue
11 months, 3 weeks ago

The keys for Monday night’s national title game between UConn and Purdue

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — A March Madness comparatively bereft of drama has come down to UConn and Purdue. The Boilermakers are in the Final Four for the first time since 1980 and are vying to erase last year’s first round exit as a No. A few keys for Monday night’s title game: DEFENDING THE PAINT Purdue big man Zach Edey has …

UConn takes on Purdue in the National Championship
11 months, 3 weeks ago

UConn takes on Purdue in the National Championship

Associated Press  

Purdue Boilermakers vs. UConn Huskies Glendale, Arizona; Monday, 9:20 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Huskies -6.5; over/under is 145.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. UConn averages 8.6 made 3-pointers per game, 1.4 more made shots than the 7.2 per game Purdue gives up. LAST 10 GAMES: Huskies: 10-0, averaging 81.4 points, 40.4 rebounds, 21.0 assists, 5.8 steals and 5.6 blocks per game …

Purdue powers its way past N.C. State 63-50 into NCAA title game
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Purdue powers its way past N.C. State 63-50 into NCAA title game

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Purdue kept its March Madness dream alive while snuffing out North Carolina State’s, getting 20 points and 12 rebounds from Zach Edey in a 63-50 victory Saturday that placed the Boilermakers a win from their first NCAA title. N.C. State poked and jabbed at the 7-foot-4 Edey and gave him fits over his 40 minutes on the …

Final Four serves up the usual menu of fun stories -- and UConn looks to snuff out all of them
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Final Four serves up the usual menu of fun stories -- and UConn looks to snuff out all of them

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Final Four this week delivers the last entry in college basketball’s heartwarming yearbook, an annual assortment of legendary longshots, coaches looking for hugs and magic oozing from every corner of the bracket. —Alabama, which plays UConn on Saturday, is in the program’s first Final Four after a complete rebuild of a roster that was supposed to …

UConn’s long road back to the Final Four is complete. Caitlin Clark and Iowa stand in their way
11 months, 4 weeks ago

UConn’s long road back to the Final Four is complete. Caitlin Clark and Iowa stand in their way

Associated Press  

CLEVELAND — Geno Auriemma keeps waiting for it to all fall apart. “It’s not like I wake up every morning and am like, ‘I wish I played UConn more’ — uhh, no,” Iowa guard Caitlin Clark said with a laugh. “That’s not something I wake up and think about.” The two-time AP Player of the Year, however, understands what facing …

NCAA Tournament party props sheet final edition: Guess the outcomes of the semifinal and championship games
11 months, 4 weeks ago

NCAA Tournament party props sheet final edition: Guess the outcomes of the semifinal and championship games

New York Times  

Follow live coverage as UConn, Purdue play for the national championship today Welcome to Part 3 — and the grand finale — of The Athletic’s party props competition for the men’s and women’s college basketball tournaments! This weekend, South Carolina, Iowa, Purdue, Alabama and the men and women from UConn and NC State will vie for championships. You’ll find seven …

NCAA Tournament power rankings: UConn the clear No. 1 entering Final Four
1 year ago

NCAA Tournament power rankings: UConn the clear No. 1 entering Final Four

New York Times  

Follow live coverage as UConn, Purdue play for the national championship today The Final Four is set. 1 Connecticut Huskies 1 Last Rank UConn has been the most dominant team in the NCAA Tournament, winning its first four games by a combined 111 points. The team has all the pieces to pull it off, reaching its first Final Four since …

UConn proud of Big East’s basketball pedigree even as football money upends college sports
1 year ago

UConn proud of Big East’s basketball pedigree even as football money upends college sports

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Alabama and the rest of the football fans in the Southeastern Conference are about to find out what Big East basketball is all about. The Huskies have a chance to win back-to-back NCAA titles — which would make it six in 13 years for the Big East, the league that takes pride in its basketball pedigree even as …

UConn’s repeat try may be the last for a while. ‘It’s going to get tougher,’ coach Dan Hurley says
1 year ago

UConn’s repeat try may be the last for a while. ‘It’s going to get tougher,’ coach Dan Hurley says

Associated Press  

BOSTON — UConn is trying to be the first team to win back-to-back NCAA men’s basketball titles in 17 years — and that’s not all. It’s not easy,” UConn coach Dan Hurley said Friday as his top-seeded Huskies prepared to play No. “But it’s hard.” UConn beat San Diego State 82-52 in the Sweet 16 on Thursday night in a …

No. 1 UConn begins title defense by cruising past Stetson 91-52 in NCAA Tournament
1 year ago

No. 1 UConn begins title defense by cruising past Stetson 91-52 in NCAA Tournament

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Stetson had UConn’s full attention. Donovan Clingan scored 19 points and Cam Spencer had 15 as top-seeded UConn began defense of its national championship by cruising past 16th-seeded Stetson 91-52 Friday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. They never had a chance against UConn, which scored the first eight points and went on to its …

Purdue faces the ghost of a shocking March Madness loss. Virginia has some advice on how to move on
1 year ago

Purdue faces the ghost of a shocking March Madness loss. Virginia has some advice on how to move on

Associated Press  

Purdue had just fallen unexpectedly in the Big Ten Tournament last week and Braden Smith sat down alongside star Zach Edey and coach Matt Painter to meet reporters. “That’s the best way to move forward, is to embrace it, to talk about it and let it fuel you.” Like Virginia five years ago, Purdue has heard steady questions, references and …

UConn back at No. 1 in AP Top 25 ahead of repeat bid in March Madness; Houston, Purdue, Iowa St next
1 year ago

UConn back at No. 1 in AP Top 25 ahead of repeat bid in March Madness; Houston, Purdue, Iowa St next

Associated Press  

Reigning national champion Connecticut is back at No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll a day after being named the top overall seed for the NCAA Tournament. 2 in Monday’s poll, trading spots with Houston after the Cougars’ lopsided loss in the Big 12 Tournament title game to Iowa State. The Tar Heels won the …

Reigning NCAA champ UConn tops the East Region bracket as the No. 1 overall seed in March Madness
1 year ago

Reigning NCAA champ UConn tops the East Region bracket as the No. 1 overall seed in March Madness

Associated Press  

Connecticut opened the season with uncertainty about how well the Huskies would replace major pieces from last year’s run to the national championship. 1 overall seed in program history,” coach Dan Hurley said after the Huskies won their first Big East Tournament title since 2011 on Saturday night, “so this is a group that seems to be making history in …

NCAA Tournament Midwest Region analysis: Can Purdue bounce back from last year’s embarrassing upset?
1 year ago

NCAA Tournament Midwest Region analysis: Can Purdue bounce back from last year’s embarrassing upset?

New York Times  

The Midwest Regional of the 2024 NCAA Tournament features the Big 10 regular season champion Purdue, the SEC regular season champion Tennessee, as well as Kansas and several teams looking to pull an upset in March Madness. 1 Purdue MIDWEST 29-4 Profile Strengths: Matt Painter’s crew is in the top five in adjusted offensive efficiency and top 25 in adjusted …

NCAA Tournament East Region analysis: Can UConn emerge and repeat as champions?
1 year ago

NCAA Tournament East Region analysis: Can UConn emerge and repeat as champions?

New York Times  

Follow live coverage of South Carolina, NC State and Iowa, UConn in women’s Final Four today The East Region of the Men’s Tournament can best be described as quirky — it features overall No. —Jeff Goodman Team in 16 words: Bruce Pearl’s teams defend, play hard and if they make enough shots from deep, are dangerous. Record: 27-7 Coach: Bruce …

2024 NCAA Tournament bracket picks: Why CJ Moore has UConn winning the title
1 year ago

2024 NCAA Tournament bracket picks: Why CJ Moore has UConn winning the title

New York Times  

Since Florida repeated as national champs in 2007, no defending champion has advanced past the Sweet 16. Illinois has one of the best offenses and was a team pre-bracket that I was pretty sure I would push through to the Final Four, and Auburn is the candidate to be this season’s UConn. The Boilermakers have been one of the best …

Purdue enters Big Ten tourney, eager for fresh postseason start after last year’s painful NCAA loss
1 year ago

Purdue enters Big Ten tourney, eager for fresh postseason start after last year’s painful NCAA loss

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — For as powerful of a program Purdue has built, the Boilermakers have had a rather tenuous relationship with the postseason. After repeating as the Big Ten regular season champion, third-ranked Purdue begins the conference tournament this week with plenty to prove, starting in the quarterfinals Friday. “I think whenever you have the opportunity to win a championship, you …

No. 2 UConn overcomes 15-2 deficit to beat Providence 74-60 and likely seal No. 1 NCAA seed
1 year ago

No. 2 UConn overcomes 15-2 deficit to beat Providence 74-60 and likely seal No. 1 NCAA seed

Associated Press  

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — UConn coach Dan Hurley didn’t like the way Saturday night’s game against Providence started. “I just told him, ‘I’ve got a national championship ring, and we won the regular season in the Big East, and we’re champions,’” Hurley said. Just go.’” Alex Karaban scored 16 points and Tristen Newton had 12 points, eight rebounds and five assists …

Men’s college basketball rankings: UConn towers above the field
1 year, 1 month ago

Men’s college basketball rankings: UConn towers above the field

New York Times  

Read The Athletic’s latest men’s college basketball Top 25 rankings. In this week’s Top 25: UConn’s two styles; put some respect on Houston point guard Jamal Shead’s name; Iowa State’s offense is trending up; Alabama is scoring at a historic rate; and teams led by former San Francisco coaches Kyle Smith and Todd Golden make their rankings debut. But here …

Purdue, reigning NCAA champion UConn headline the early list of top seeds for March Madness
1 year, 1 month ago

Purdue, reigning NCAA champion UConn headline the early list of top seeds for March Madness

Associated Press  

Purdue and reigning national champion Connecticut have certainly appeared to separate themselves from the rest of the top teams in college basketball with only a month left until Selection Sunday. The Boilermakers claimed the top overall seed over the Huskies in Saturday’s first look at the selection committee’s potential top 16 seeds. 1 in KenPom’s efficiency rankings — and Arizona …

College basketball power rankings: UConn and Purdue lead our tiers of contenders
1 year, 1 month ago

College basketball power rankings: UConn and Purdue lead our tiers of contenders

New York Times  

We say this with about as little confidence as possible, and it almost feels like we ought to whisper it, but here goes: Maybe a pecking order is finally beginning to take shape within this off-the-rails college basketball season? Dan Hurley’s undaunted team has won 13 in a row overall and six straight Big East road games — in a …

Two early road losses fail to derail No. 2 Purdue’s quest for another Big Ten title
1 year, 1 month ago

Two early road losses fail to derail No. 2 Purdue’s quest for another Big Ten title

Associated Press  

— When two early road losses threatened to derail No. The Boilermakers learned that lesson the hard way last season with losses to Maryland, Northwestern and Rutgers, Indiana’s season sweep and Penn State’s late rally in the league’s tourney title game. Since 2009-10, only Michigan State owns more conference regular-season titles than the Boilermakers, and Purdue has reached four of …

UConn, Purdue, UNC lead our midseason college basketball national title picks
1 year, 2 months ago

UConn, Purdue, UNC lead our midseason college basketball national title picks

New York Times  

It’s rare in life that you get a do-over. Jon Scheyer’s team has finally rounded into form after a rough first month of the season, but Duke’s lack of size, its dependence on shooting well, and a few injury concerns have given me pause. With a roster boasting championship experience and a standout player like Newton, a likely All-America candidate, …

No. 1 Purdue faces big tests in Big Ten with Maryland, No. 9 Illinois coming up
1 year, 3 months ago

No. 1 Purdue faces big tests in Big Ten with Maryland, No. 9 Illinois coming up

Associated Press  

Purdue should be accustomed to playing highly ranked opponents by this point of the season. Purdue, which also faces Maryland on Tuesday night, has already dropped a conference game to Northwestern, and another loss this week would put coach Matt Painter’s crew in catch-up mode before they even hit mid-January. “We still haven’t won a road game and we’re going …

UConn emerges victorious after March Madness full of upsets
1 year, 11 months ago

UConn emerges victorious after March Madness full of upsets

Associated Press  

The Cinderellas certainly had their moments in this March Madness. FDU lost the Northeast Conference Tournament title game 67-66 but still received the league’s automatic bid to the NCAA bracket because champion Merrimack remains ineligible for postseason play after moving up from Division II to Division I. PRINCETON, TOO Smart kids made it all the way to the Sweet 16 …

UConn emerges victorious after March Madness full of upsets
1 year, 11 months ago

UConn emerges victorious after March Madness full of upsets

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. FDU lost the Northeast Conference tournament title game 67-66, …

2024 men’s college basketball national title odds: Duke, UConn, Kentucky early co-favorites
1 year, 11 months ago

2024 men’s college basketball national title odds: Duke, UConn, Kentucky early co-favorites

New York Times  

Connecticut just won its fifth national title since 1999 and already the Huskies are among the favorites to win the title in 2024. 2024 men’s college basketball national title odds All odds from BetMGM. Team Odds Duke +1200 Connecticut +1200 Kentucky +1200 Kansas +1600 Alabama +1600 Arizona +1800 Purdue +1800 Houston +1800 Kentucky had the worst season of the eight …

UConn’s Final Four streak ends with 73-61 loss to Ohio State
2 years ago

UConn’s Final Four streak ends with 73-61 loss to Ohio State

Associated Press  

SEATTLE — UConn’s record Final Four run is over, thanks to a monumental performance by Ohio State. The Buckeyes ended UConn’s unprecedented streak of reaching 14 consecutive Final Fours, beating the Huskies 73-61 on Saturday in the Sweet 16 of the women’s NCAA Tournament. “Our press is what we rely on, and sticking together and talking through it,” said Ohio …

Edwards, UConn top Villanova to win another Big East title
2 years ago

Edwards, UConn top Villanova to win another Big East title

Associated Press  

UNCASVILLE, Conn. — For nearly 30 years, when the calendar turns to March, Geno Auriemma has UConn ready to play its best on the biggest stage. 7 UConn to its 10th consecutive conference tournament title with a 67-56 victory over 10th-ranked Villanova in the championship game Monday night. I think there’s a different vibe in our team.” Dorka Juhasz added …

27 years to the day: UConn defeats Stanford in the NCAA Women's Final Four
3 years ago

27 years to the day: UConn defeats Stanford in the NCAA Women's Final Four

NPR  

27 years to the day: UConn defeats Stanford in the NCAA Women's Final Four Enlarge this image toggle caption Andy Lyons/Getty Images Andy Lyons/Getty Images The University of Connecticut knocked out defending champions Stanford University to reach the NCAA women's basketball final. Enlarge this image toggle caption Andy Lyons/Getty Images Andy Lyons/Getty Images The trip to Minneapolis is also a …

Stanford and UConn renew intense rivalry at Final Four
3 years ago

Stanford and UConn renew intense rivalry at Final Four

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Stanford and UConn have met on the biggest stage in women’s basketball many times over the past 27 years. “I’m obviously super grateful to be home, but it doesn’t matter the location, where it is, we’re all excited to be at the Final Four and keep playing,” she said. “I’m hoping to see a lot of Minnesota basketball …

Purdue flexing muscles as it seeks elusive Final Four berth
3 years ago

Purdue flexing muscles as it seeks elusive Final Four berth

Associated Press  

Purdue is using its extraordinary size to push around opponents, dominate the boards and get to the free-throw line over and over as it seeks its first Final Four berth in over four decades. That’s who we are.” Through the first two rounds, Purdue has 18 more free throws made and 29 more attempted than any other team in the …

No. 9 Purdue gets past Michigan State 75-70, into title game
3 years ago

No. 9 Purdue gets past Michigan State 75-70, into title game

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Ivey finished with 22 points, nine rebounds and five assists, and Eric Hunter Jr. made two back-breaking 3-pointers late in Saturday’s second semifinal game to give Purdue a 75-70 victory over seventh-seeded Michigan State. Michigan State last played in the conference title game in 2019, …

Only one team has beaten Auburn. What’s it mean for UConn’s NCAA Tournament seeding to own that distinction?
3 years, 2 months ago

Only one team has beaten Auburn. What’s it mean for UConn’s NCAA Tournament seeding to own that distinction?

New York Times  

It’s almost February, and UConn coach Dan Hurley is still happy to discuss his team’s win over Auburn — a game that occurred at the end of November. UConn’s four losses — by a combined 14 points against Michigan State, West Virginia, Providence and Seton Hall — are reminders about how close the team was to an even better record. …

UConn completes undefeated regular season, 82-53 over USF
7 years, 1 month ago

UConn completes undefeated regular season, 82-53 over USF

Associated Press  

STORRS, Conn. — Geno Auriemma knows he’s built his UConn program to the point where what his team does in the regular season barely gets noticed. “Our goal is to win our first two games in the conference tournament and again play them on Tuesday night and compete for a conference championship.” Williams scored the first five Connecticut points Monday …

UConn men, women heading in opposite directions
7 years, 11 months ago

UConn men, women heading in opposite directions

Associated Press  

It wasn’t anything that had not been done before, but, in the grand scheme of things, it meant so much more. “That’s the question I get,” said Jeff Goodman, an ESPN basketball insider, “is, ‘What the hell is going on at UConn?’ A lot. “When you mention UConn, the women might be the first thing that comes to people’s minds.” …

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