5/6 Connecticut Huskies (19-2, 9-0 BE)

Results: Connecticut 70, Cincinnati 60
Player of the Game: So. SF Kalana Greene
Defensive Player of the Game: Fr. PF Kaili McLaren
Freshman Player of the Game: Fr. PF Kaili McLaren
Stat of the Game: Rebounds - Cincinnati 38, UConn 36

Game notes (pdf) for today's game at Cincinnati Bearcats.

Sorry there haven't been any commentary posts in a few weeks...i'm in the process of moving to FL...the move will be complete in one week...

P.S.--thank God for CPTV hoop streams and DSL internet

Greene was named Big East Player of the Week today after averaging 17.5 ppg, 9.5 rpg, 2.0 spg, and 1.0 bpg and helping UConn to a 2-0 record last week.

5/7 Connecticut Huskies (18-2, 8-0 BE)

Results: Connecticut 64, Notre Dame 47
Player of the Game: Fr. C Tina Charles
Defensive Player of the Game: Fr. C Tina Charles
Freshman Player of the Game: Fr. C Tina Charles
Stat of the Game: Blocks - UConn 16, Notre Dame 3

Game notes (pdf) for today's game vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

5/7 Connecticut Huskies (17-2, 7-0 BE)

Results: Connecticut 88, DePaul 76
Player of the Game: So. SF Kalana Greene
Defensive Player of the Game: So. SF Kalana Greene
Freshman Player of the Game: Fr. C Tina Charles
Stat of the Game: Free Throws A/M - UConn 19-27, DePaul 3-6

Game notes (pdf) for today's game vs. DePaul Blue Demons.

Charles was named Big East Freshman of the Week today after averaging 14 ppg, 4.3 rpg, and 1.0 bpg and helping UConn to a 2-1 record last week.

5/6 Connecticut Huskies (16-2, 6-0 BE)

Results: Connecticut 84, St. John's 63
Player of the Game: Jr. Ketia Swanier
Defensive Player of the Game: Jr. PF Charde Houston
Freshman Player of the Game: Fr. C Tina Charles
Stat of the Game: Blocks - UConn 6, St. John's 0

Game notes (pdf) for today's game at St. John's Red Storm.

5/6 Connecticut Huskies (15-2, 5-0 BE)

Results: Connecticut 96, Providence 53
Player of the Game: Fr. C Tina Charles
Defensive Player of the Game: So. PG Renee Montgomery
Freshman Player of the Game: Fr. C Tina Charles
Stat of the Game: Points in the Paint - UConn 54, Providence 26

Game notes (pdf) for today's game at Providence Friars.

5/6 Connecticut Huskies (14-2, 4-0 BE)

Results: North Carolina 82, Connecticut 76
Player of the Game: Jr. PF Erlana Larkins
Defensive Player of the Game: So. SF Kalana Greene
Freshman Player of the Game: Fr. C Tina Charles
Stat of the Game: Rebounds - UNC 46, UConn 32

Charles was named Big East Freshman of the Week today after averaging 17 ppg, 15.5 rpg, and 3.5 bpg and helping UConn to a 2-0 record last week.

Game notes (pdf) for today's game at 2/2 North Carolina Tar Heels.

5/7 Connecticut Huskies (14-1, 4-0 BE)

Results: Connecticut 76, Syracuse 45
Player of the Game: Fr. C Tina Charles
Defensive Player of the Game: Fr. C Tina Charles
Freshman Player of the Game: Fr. C Tina Charles
Stat of the Game: Pts. off TO's - UConn 28, Seton Hall 5

Game notes (pdf) for today's game vs. Syracuse Orange.

5/7 Connecticut Huskies (13-1, 3-0 BE)

Results: Connecticut 106, Seton Hall 58
Player of the Game: Fr. C Tina Charles
Defensive Player of the Game: Fr. C Tina Charles
Freshman Player of the Game: Fr. C Tina Charles
Stat of the Game: Fast Break Pts. - UConn 41, Seton Hall 8

Game notes (pdf) for today's game vs. Seton Hall Pirates.

5/5 Connecticut Huskies (12-1)

Results: Tennessee 70, Connecticut 64
Player of the Game: So. PF Candace Parker
Defensive Player of the Game: So. PF Candace Parker
Freshman Player of the Game: Fr. PF Kaili McLaren
Stat of the Game: Points off TO's Tennessee 22, UConn 12

Game notes (pdf) for today's game vs. 4/4 Tennessee Lady Volunteers.

In recruiting news, Top 25 national and in-state CTPOY recruit 6'4 C Heather Buck is a once-in-a-lifetime player, person according to those around her. Her list of schools of interest include UConn, Duke, Notre Dame, and Michigan State.

UConn vs. Tennessee...its a rivalry even TV views as the best...at least in ALL of women's sports. The CT post looks inside the rivalry, at head to head meetings, and Thomas' shooting slump. The game Saturday will bring two former teammates friends back on the court together and bonds the two schools (more than they'd ever like to admit).

After having yesterday off, the Huskies prep for the Lady Vols beginning in practice today. A good sign for UConn is the play of Houston on Tuesday night since she is a key for their offense on Saturday. Rebounding and physical intensity has Summitt wary, but Tennessee is taller at almost every position...so that might not be such a problem from them. One thing all the Huskies need to do as a team Saturday is get a good start, or they may find themselves in a big hole they might never be able to get out of. Tennessee has now won 2 in a row against UConn and will be looking to remain undefeated against us in the post-Taurasi era. We have the personnel to put a stop to their little streak, but everyone needs to bring their 'A' game, hit shots, not turn the ball over, stay out of foul trouble, and obviously be/get/stay healthy. Speaking of healthy, there is no word yet on the status of Hunter, who will be needed to calm the nerves of our first year posts.

Last night, UConn scrapped its way to a win over the quick, physical Mountaineers. Led by Houston, Greene, and Charles, the Huskies put together another late-1st half run that put the game away as UConn toppled West Virginia 63-44. Houston broke out of her mini-slump to find a rhythm and finish with 16 pts. and 9 rebs. while Greene burnt them with the same back door play 3 times to finish with 15 pts. and 9 rebs. Charles came off the bench to finish with another double-double (this time against a good center and defender...Sanni) 13 pts., 12 rebs., and 2 blks. The turnover prone Huskies used a 25-6 run to end the first half, but managed to score only 23 pts. the entire 2nd half.

They now turn their sole attention to Tennessee for Saturday's annual grudge-match and hope to finally have a healthy Hunter back on the court to help in the middle. WVU coach Carey says UConn is more physical than Tennessee but they have more 3-pt shooters, and we should continue to kick it inside and try to get Parker in foul trouble...I have a feeling it will end up being the typical UC-UT game where nothing happens or goes how it was supposed to based on the scouting report.

Future Husky Maya Moore is Sports Illustrated.com's Primetime Performer for December 2006.

5/5 Connecticut Huskies (12-0, 2-0 BE)

Results: Connecticut 63, West Virginia 44
Player of the Game: Jr. PF Charde Houston
Defensive Player of the Game: So. SF Kalana Greene
Freshman Player of the Game: Fr. C Tina Charles
Stat of the Game: Fast Break Pts. UConn 2, WVU 0

McLaren was named Big East Freshman of the Week today after averaging 10.5 ppg, 10.5 rpg, and 3 bbg and helping UConn to a 2-0 record last week.

UConn heads to Morgantown today to take on the Mountaineers. In what will be her homecoming, Montgomery is happy to be coming home. While her partner in crime, Swanier, is confident and no longer just a back-up. Geno had hoped for tonight to be the return of Hunter, but with her knee still bothering her yesterday she didn't participate in practice and is now questionable for the game. He is also hoping the fog lifts tonight on Houston, who has seemingly disappeared in the offense since the return from exam break.

Game notes (pdf) for today's game at West Virginia Mountaineers.

Yesterday, the Huskies gave their coach an end of the year gift...heartfelt no. 600 in the win column. They even showed their feelings for their coach after the game by spelling out CONGRATS 600! on each player. Led by freshmen posts McLaren and Charles (both had double-doubles), as UConn rolled over Sacred Heart going away 82-40. McLaren made her 1st career start finishing with career highs in pts. (14), rebs. (15), and mins. (27). 600 came easy for Geno as he pushed all the right buttons for his two HS All-Americans. Geno becomes the fastest coach in women's Div. 1 history to reach 600 wins club.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!