Charles was named Big East Freshman of the Week today after averaging 20.7 ppg, 11.0 rpg, and 2.3 bpg and helping UConn to a 3-0 record last week.

UConn routed Rutgers last night at the RAC, winning 70-44 to finish undefeated in the Big East at 16-0. (Geno's Big East POTY non-pick) Montgomery put on a (My POTY) Harding-like performance, hitting big shot after big shot to push the lead to its eventual 26-point margin. Thomas finally showed up and showed up BIG against a tough-defensive-ranked opponent (on the road) going 4-5 from 3-point range. The Big East Champions will now be the #1 seed in the Big East Tournament and play the winner of Sat.'s South Florida/Seton Hall game on Sun. at 2pm.

3/3 Connecticut Huskies (27-2, 16-0 BE)

Results: Connecticut 70, Rutgers 44
Player of the Game: So. PG Renee Montgomery
Defensive Player of the Game: So. PG Renee Montgomery
Freshman Player of the Game: Fr. C Tina Charles
Stat of the Game: FG % - UConn 54.3%, Rutgers 29.4%

BIG EAST REGULAR SEASON CHAMPIONS!!!!

Game notes (pdf) for today's game at 22/18 Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

3/3 Connecticut Huskies (26-2, 15-0 BE)

Results: Connecticut 92, Villanova 49
Player of the Game: Fr. C Tina Charles
Defensive Player of the Game: Jr. PG Ketia Swanier
Freshman Player of the Game: Fr. C Tina Charles
Stat of the Game: TO's - UConn 6, Villanova 14

Game notes (pdf) for today's game vs. Villanova Wildcats.

3/3 Connecticut Huskies (25-2, 14-0 BE)

Results: Connecticut 81, South Florida 67
Player of the Game: Fr. C Tina Charles
Defensive Player of the Game: So. SF Kalana Greene
Freshman Player of the Game: Fr. C Tina Charles
Stat of the Game: Points in the Paint - UConn 54, USF 28

*Delayed b/c I went to the game in Tampa

Game notes (pdf) for today's game at South Florida Bulls.

Houston was named Big East Player of the Week today after averaging 21.0 ppg, 10.0 rpg, 3.5 apg, 5.5 spg, and 2.5 bpg and helping UConn to a 2-0 record last week.

Diana Taurasi and Sue Bird are two of the first six female basketball players ever featured in an NBA video game called NBA Street Homecourt 2007. Also featured are Lauren Jackson, Tamika Catchings, Lisa Leslie, and Sheryl Swoopes.

4/5 Connecticut Huskies (24-2, 13-0 BE)

Results: Connecticut 82, Pittsburgh 68
Player of the Game: Jr. PF Charde Houston
Defensive Player of the Game: Jr. PF Charde Houston
Freshman Player of the Game: Fr. C Tina Charles
Stat of the Game: 2nd Chance Points - UConn 26, Pitt 12

Game notes (pdf) for today's game vs. Pittsburgh Panthers.

UConn-bound Maya Moore was named today the WBCA National H.S. Player of the Year and to the WBCA H.S. All-American game along with fellow UConn recruit Lorin Dixon. Both players also were named the the McDonald's H.S. All-American game.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!!

4/5 Connecticut Huskies (23-2, 12-0 BE)

Results: Connecticut 84, Louisville 56
Player of the Game: Jr. PF Charde Houston
Defensive Player of the Game: Jr. PF Charde Houston
Freshman Player of the Game: Fr. C Tina Charles
Stat of the Game: Points Off TO's - UConn 34, Louisville 14

Game notes (pdf) for today's game vs. 16/20 Louisville Cardinals.

Charles was named Big East Freshman of the Week today after averaging 16.5 ppg, 9.5 rpg, and 4.0 bpg and helping UConn to a 2-0 record last week.

4/5 Connecticut Huskies (22-2, 11-0 BE)

Results: Connecticut 72, Louisiana State 71
Player of the Game: So. PG Renee Montgomery
Defensive Player of the Game: Fr. C Tina Charles
Freshman Player of the Game: Fr. C Tina Charles
Stat of the Game: 3 Pt FG% - UConn 53%, LSU 50%

Game notes (pdf) for today's game at 7/7 Louisiana State Tigers.

4/5 Connecticut Huskies (21-2, 11-0 BE)

Results: Connecticut 60, Rutgers 50
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 Off TO's - UConn 19, Rutgers 6

Game notes (pdf) for today's game vs. 23/22 Rutgers Scarlet Knights.

Charles was named Big East Freshman of the Week today after averaging 13 ppg and 11 rpg and helping UConn to a 2-0 record last week.

5/6 Connecticut Huskies (20-2, 10-0 BE)

Results: Connecticut 52, Marquette 48
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: Points Off TO's - UConn 22, Marquette 13

Game notes (pdf) for today's game at 18/16 Marquette Golden Eagles.