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Women’s college basketball power rankings: Who’s keeping LSU afloat?
1 month, 1 week ago

Women’s college basketball power rankings: Who’s keeping LSU afloat?

New York Times  

The 2023-24 college basketball season felt disproportionately impacted by injuries. Connecticut’s developing a versatile post rotation Jana El Alfy missed all of last season with an Achilles injury and was powerless to help; Aaliyah Edwards almost single-handedly held down the frontcourt for UConn. However, after Deans missed most of last season with a torn ACL, it doesn’t appear Ole Miss …

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Freshmen El Alfy, Strong score 17 points each as No. 2 UConn routs BU 86-32
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Freshmen El Alfy, Strong score 17 points each as No. 2 UConn routs BU 86-32

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! HARTFORD, Conn. — Jana El Alfy had 17 points and 11 rebounds and fellow freshman Sarah Strong had 17 points and six steals as No. Takeaways Boston University: Sophomore guard Sisi Bentley, playing in her hometown of Hartford, scored the Terriers’ first four points. Key …

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USC vs. Washington: Big Ten Battle of the Season, a Tale of Two Struggling Giants
1 month, 3 weeks ago

USC vs. Washington: Big Ten Battle of the Season, a Tale of Two Struggling Giants

Associated Press  

USC and Washington clash in a crucial matchup in the Big Ten. Both teams are struggling to find their footing, but the Huskies boast a strong home record and a potent defense. Quarterback Will Rogers remains the Huskies' starter, while USC's Miller Moss has shown flashes of brilliance in recent games. The Trojans will need to find a way to …

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Will Rogers passes for 4 TDs, Washington routs Eastern Michigan 30-9
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Will Rogers passes for 4 TDs, Washington routs Eastern Michigan 30-9

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Jonah Coleman rushed 11 times for 104 yards to help Washington win its 16th straight home game, the second longest streak in the nation after Michigan’s loss. Eastern Michigan blocked a Washington punt and later took a 3-0 lead in the first quarter on Jesus Gomez’s …

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Florida’s 2007 repeat came in ‘totally different environment’ than UConn is facing at Final Four
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Florida’s 2007 repeat came in ‘totally different environment’ than UConn is facing at Final Four

Associated Press  

Billy Donovan hasn’t watched many UConn games. But he’s seen enough to know the Huskies’ bid to repeat as national champions — they are trying to become the first since Donovan’s Florida team in 2007 to do so — is happening in “a totally different environment.” For starters, there’s an abundance of talent and experience available through the NCAA transfer …

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After flight delay, defending champion UConn arrives in Arizona for Final Four in middle of night
8 months, 2 weeks ago

After flight delay, defending champion UConn arrives in Arizona for Final Four in middle of night

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Dan Hurley tried to find something to keep himself occupied as not one, but two planes sat on the tarmac. A series of setbacks delaying the Huskies’ trip to the Final Four in Arizona was tough for the UConn coach to take. UConn’s flight finally left around 1:45 a.m. and landed at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport …

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UConn proud of Big East’s basketball pedigree even as football money upends college sports
8 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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UConn, San Diego State set for title game rematch in Sweet 16; Iowa State, Illinois target Elite 8
8 months, 3 weeks ago

UConn, San Diego State set for title game rematch in Sweet 16; Iowa State, Illinois target Elite 8

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Connecticut coach Dan Hurley won’t shy away from the notion that his team has consistently been the best in college basketball this season. “We’re not going to be able to trade that in for anything tomorrow night versus the team we faced last year in the finals,” Hurley said Wednesday as his team prepares for its East Regional …

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March Madness builds in Connecticut with top seed UConn, underdog Yale playing in East Region
9 months ago

March Madness builds in Connecticut with top seed UConn, underdog Yale playing in East Region

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — UConn was certainly expected. “Yale had a big win yesterday, but they’re not surprised to be here,” San Diego State coach Brian Dutcher said. They were preparing for this moment by playing teams like that.” Fresh off the second NCAA Tournament win in school history, Yale is looking to land the Ivy League in the Sweet 16 …

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

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Aaliyah Edwards leads No. 2 UConn over Dayton 102-58 in Paige Bueckers return for the Huskies
1 year, 1 month ago

Aaliyah Edwards leads No. 2 UConn over Dayton 102-58 in Paige Bueckers return for the Huskies

Associated Press  

HARTFORD, Conn. — Aaliyah Edwards scored 23 points and Paige Bueckers made her long-awaited return from injury as No. 13 TEXAS 80, SOUTHERN 35 AUSTIN, Texas — Taylor Jones had 19 points and 12 rebounds, Amina Muhammad added 14 points and 14 boards, and Texas began its season with a victory over Southern. Madison Booker, selected as the Big 12 …

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Castellanos, surging BC looks for revenge against UConn
1 year, 1 month ago

Castellanos, surging BC looks for revenge against UConn

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! They are KEY MATCHUP Boston College running game against UConn’s defensive front. Boston College: QB Thomas Castellanos leads the nation in rushing yards by a quarterback with 628 on 111 attempts, averaging just under 5.7 yards per carry. We’ve got this thing going.” FACTS & FIGURES …

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Northern Illinois beats Boston College 27-24 in overtime
1 year, 3 months ago

Northern Illinois beats Boston College 27-24 in overtime

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Rocky Lombardi scored on a 1-yard, quick-snap quarterback sneak to end the first overtime and the Huskies recovered after blowing a 14-point, fourth-quarter lead to beat Boston College 27-24 on Saturday. Saturday’s victory over BC is the Huskies’ 18th “Boneyard Win,” the term they have used …

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No. 1 South Carolina tops fifth-ranked UConn 81-77
1 year, 10 months ago

No. 1 South Carolina tops fifth-ranked UConn 81-77

Associated Press  

HARTFORD, Conn. — In a rematch of last season’s national championship game, South Carolina came out on top again over UConn thanks to a strong fourth quarter by Aliyah Boston. “Aliyah is just relentless, she plays relentlessly although she had a subpar as far as statistics, she impacted the game,” South Carolina coach Dawn Staley said. Bad first half or …

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Huskies 1st Northeast team in super regionals in 6 years
2 years, 6 months ago

Huskies 1st Northeast team in super regionals in 6 years

Associated Press  

STORRS, Conn. — They call themselves Last Chance UConn, an unlikely New England team filled with transfers who are reveling in their role as underdogs headed into this weekend’s super regional at Stanford. “We’ve hurt the American by leaving, more than we’ve been hurt by the Big East,” coach Jim Penders said. By going to the Big East, OK we’ve …

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Weekend Sports In Brief
2 years, 8 months ago

Weekend Sports In Brief

Associated Press  

COLLEGE BASKETBALL MINNEAPOLIS — Dawn Staley and South Carolina buttoned up on defense and won their second national championship, stifling UConn for a 64-49 victory Sunday night that ended the Huskies’ undefeated streak in title games. NEW ORLEANS — Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski’s remarkable career came to thrilling and sudden close Saturday night after Caleb Love made a key 3-pointer …

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Staley leads South Carolina over UConn for second NCAA title
2 years, 8 months ago

Staley leads South Carolina over UConn for second NCAA title

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — Dawn Staley hoisted the championship trophy high, strutted around the court and stopped for a brief victory dance. Staley’s team buttoned up on defense and dominated on the glass, beating UConn 64-49 on Sunday night to end the Huskies’ undefeated streak in title games. Destanni Henderson scored a career-high 26 points, Aliyah Boston added 11 points and 16 …

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South Carolina dominates Connecticut to win its second NCAA women’s basketball title
2 years, 8 months ago

South Carolina dominates Connecticut to win its second NCAA women’s basketball title

LA Times  

Dawn Staley hoisted the championship trophy high, strutted around the court and stopped for a brief victory dance. Destanni Henderson scored a career-high 26 points, Aliyah Boston added 11 points and 16 rebounds, and the Gamecocks handed Geno Auriemma’s Huskies their first loss in 12 NCAA title games. “Today, we’re national champions and I’m in tears.” With Staley calling the …

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