UConn freshman Bria Hartley was named the Big East Freshman of the Week for the 2nd consecutive week after helping UConn to 3-0 record for the week by averaged 14ppg, 2.7rpg and 5apg. She shot 48.1 percent from the floor and connected on 9-of-17 from 3-point range for 52.9 percent. UConn Sr. All-American Maya Moore was named to the Big East Weekly Honor Roll after leading UConn with 25ppg and 8.3rpg.

1/1 Connecticut Huskies (6-0)

Results: Connecticut 81, LSU 51
Player of the Game: Sr. W Maya Moore (26p, 12r, 1a, 2b, 37m)
Def. Player of the Game: Sr. W Maya Moore (7dr, 2b, 37m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. G Bria Hartley (15p, 3r, 5a, 3s, 35m)
Stat of the Game: Rebounds: UConn 46, LSU 28

Summary: All-American candidate Tiffany Hayes scored 20 points and dished out a season-high seven assists as UConn downed LSU 81-51 the final game of the World Vision Challenge. All-American Maya Moore registered her 42nd career double-double as she shot 11-of-18 from the field for 26 points, while she pulled down 12 rebounds. With her 12 boards, Moore has now grabbed 1,009 career rebounds to become the fourth player in the history of the program to record over 1,000 points and 1,000 rebounds in her career, joining Tina Charles, Rebecca Lobo and Jamelle Elliot on that list. She is also the third player in UConn history to record 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds (Lobo and Charles).

Game notes (pdf) for today's game vs. LSU Tigers (4-3).

Event: World Vision Challenge
Location: Gampel Pavilion (Storrs, CT)
Time: 4:30pm (ET)
TV: CPTV
Internet: CPTV Hoop Streams
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: GameTracker

1/1 Connecticut Huskies (5-0)

Results: Connecticut 81, Leigh 38
Player of the Game: Sr. W Maya Moore (29p, 5r, 4a, 4s, 1b, 28m)
Def. Player of the Game: Jr. G Tiffany Hayes (7dr, 2s, 1b, 31m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. F Samarie Walker (11p, 7r, 2a, 1s, 2b, 25m)
Stat of the Game: Halftime: Maya Moore 24, Leigh 19

Summary: UConn All-American Maya Moore (yet again) led the Huskies' as she netted 29pts. and added 5r/4a/4s/1b as UConn disposed of Leigh 81-38 in game two of the 3-day World Vision Challenge. Freshman Samarie Walker got her first career start and scored 11pts. and 7rebs while Tiffany Hayes added 14pts. and 9rebs.

Game notes (pdf) for today's game vs. Leigh Mountain Hawks (1-4).

Event: World Vision Challenge
Location: Gampel Pavilion (Storrs, CT)
Time: 7:30pm (ET)
TV: CPTV
Internet: CPTV Hoop Streams
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: GameTracker

1/1 Connecticut Huskies (4-0)

Results: Connecticut 86, Howard 25
Player of the Game: Sr. W Maya Moore (20p, 8r, 5a, 2s, 1b, 22m)
Def. Player of the Game: So G Kelly Faris (3dr, 3s, 1b, 25m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. G Bria Hartley (16p, 4r, 6a, 2s, 27m)
Stat of the Game: Pts. in the Paint: UConn 44, Howard 4

Summary: UConn All-American Maya Moore (once again) led the Huskies' charge as she netted 20pts. and added 8p/5a/2s/1b as UConn easily routed Howard 86-25 in game one of the 3-day World Vision Challenge. Freshman Bria Hartley scored 16 points on 6-of-9 shooting as she recorded a career-high four 3-pointers in six attempts. The freshman added six assists on the night. Fellow freshman Stefanie Dolson scored a career-high 13 points while So. Heather Buck also recorded a career-high with eight points as she finished a perfect 2-of-2 from the floor and 4-of-4 from the charity stripe.

Game notes (pdf) for today's game vs. Howard Bison (2-3).

Event: World Vision Challenge
Location: Gampel Pavilion (Storrs, CT)
Time: 7:30pm (ET)
TV: CPTV
Internet: CPTV Hoop Streams
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: GameTracker

Today UConn swept the first Big East weekly honors of the season (which is a rare feat for UConn players). UConn All-American Maya Moore was named the Big East Player of the Week after leading UConn with 27ppg, 7rpg, 4.3apg, 3.7spg, 1bpg while helping the Huskies to a 65-64 victory of 2/2 Baylor. She had back-to-back 30-pt. games with 30pts. vs. Baylor and 30pts. during her homecoming game in Atlanta, GA against Georgia Tech. UConn freshman Bria Hartley was named the Big East Freshman of the Week after making her first career start and scoring 8 of UConn final 10 points in the 1-pt come from behind victory over 2/2 Baylor as well as scoring 18pts. in her collegiate debut at home in a win vs. Holy Cross and 15pts. in her road debut in a win vs. Georgia Tech.

1/1 Connecticut Huskies (3-0)

Results: Connecticut 71, Georgia Tech 51
Player of the Game: Sr. W Maya Moore (30p, 8r, 4a, 2s, 2b, 39m)
Def. Player of the Game: Sr W Maya Moore (5dr, 2s, 2b, 39m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. G Bria Hartley (15p, 3a, 2s, 39m)
Stat of the Game: Pts. Off TO's: UConn 23, Georgia Tech 11

Summary: UConn All-American Maya Moore made her homecoming with 30 points as the Huskies defeated Georgia Tech, 71-51. Moore returned to the city where she honed her marvelous game. The three-time All-American played in gyms around Atlanta and came to national prominence as a star at suburban Collins Hill High School. When it came time to pick a college, Moore headed north to join the powerhouse of women's college basketball, but UConn Head Coach Geno Auriemma made sure to schedule a home-and-home series with Georgia Tech, allowing Moore to play before the home folks her senior year. They came out in droves for the game at Alexander Memorial Coliseum, giving the Yellow Jackets the largest women's crowd (7,325) in school history. Moore's cheering contingent included dozens of fans wearing blue T-shirts that had "Maya's Family & Friends" emblazoned across the front. Her mother, Kathryn, was sitting right behind the UConn bench, waving a blue-and-white pompon. Across the way, a group held up giant placards that spelled "Welcome Home Maya." Freshman Bria Hartley added 15 points to go along with 3a/2s.

Game notes (pdf) for today's game at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (3-1).

Location: Alexander Memorial Coliseum (Atlanta, GA)
Time: 2:00pm (ET)
TV: CPTV (Geno Show, 1pm)
Internet: CPTV Hoop Streams
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: GameTracker

This just in...

Today 6'2 F Morgan Tuck (Bolingbrook, IL), ranked 5th and 12th in the H.S. Class of 2012 by BlueStar and ESPN HoopGurlz, respectively, orally committed to play for the Huskies this afternoon, according to her Bolingbrook High Head Coach Tony Smith. She was on hand for First Night at Gampel Pavilion on Oct. 15th. She was also in attendance at the XL Center yesterday to take in the 1 vs. 2 matchup between UConn and Baylor. Tuck, who became the first freshman to be named Illinois Ms. Basketball in 2009, has led #4 Bolingbrook to back-to-back state 4A Titles. She averaged 19 points and 10 rebounds last season after returning from a torn ACL injury. Look for her to move even higher in the recruit rankings if she is able to remain healthy. She chose UConn over Duke, Illinois, and Tennessee and is the first player to commit to the Huskies from the H.S. Class of 2012. Welcome to Storrs, Morgan!!!

1/1 Connecticut Huskies (2-0)

Results: Connecticut 65, Baylor 64
Player of the Game: Sr. W Maya Moore (30p, 7r, 2a, 6s, 1b, 40m)
Def. Player of the Game: So. C Brittney Griner, Baylor (6dr, 1s, 9b, 40m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. G Bria Hartley (9p, 4r, 3a, 1s, 34m)
Stat of the Game: Turnovers: UConn 15, Baylor 24

Summary: UConn All-American Maya Moore played like it tonight as she scored 30 points, leading the Huskies to a 65-64 victory over Baylor. She added 7r, 2a, and 6s as well. Tiffany Hayes chipped in 16pts. and 4asts. Down the stretch, freshman Bria Hartley was the game-changer for the Huskies as she tallied eight of her nine points, hitting two 3-pointers and connecting on a layup in the final 3:56 of the contest. Her second 3-pointer gave UConn a 63-60 lead with just over two minutes to go before Jones' made field goal and then Moore's late jumper. With the game on the line in the final minutes of tonight's contest, Moore hit a jumper in the lane at the 1:16 mark to give UConn a 65-62 lead. Baylor missed its next attempt down the floor but grabbed the rebound to set up a Melissa Jones' layup to bring the Lady Bears to within one. With seven seconds on the clock, Moore missed a jumper as Jones grabbed the rebound but Baylor could not get a shot off before time on the clock expired, giving UConn the one-point victory. Tonight marked the 15th time UConn has played in a game featuring the top-two ranked teams in the Associated Press top-25 poll. With the win, UConn moves to 13-2 all-time in those games and now is 10-1 when ranked #1 in the country in those contests.

Game notes (pdf) for today's game vs. 2/2 Baylor Lady Bears (3-0).

Event: State Farm Tip-Off Classic
Location: XL Center (Hartford, CT)
Time: 6:00pm (ET)
TV: ESPN2
Internet: ESPN3
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: GameTracker

1/1 Connecticut Huskies (1-0)

Results: Connecticut 117, Holy Cross 37
Player of the Game: Jr. G Tiffany Hayes (32p, 5r, 2a, 1s, 26m)
Def. Player of the Game: So. G Kelly Faris (7dr, 3b, 30m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. G Bria Hartley (18p, 3r, 4a, 1s, 29m)
Stat of the Game: Halftime: Tiffany Hayes 30, Holy Cross 30

Summary: Today UConn unveiled its 7th NCAA Title banner and Tiffany Hayes netted a career-high 32 points as the 2-time defending champs rolled over Holy Cross, 117-37. Hayes' tallied 30 points in the first half, marking a UConn record for most points scored in a half. Her 12-made FG's also marked a career-high. At the 17:54 mark in the second half, Maya Moore moved into sole possession of second place on UConn's all-time scoring list as she surpassed Kerry Bascomb (2,177) and Nykesha Sales (2,178) with 21 points in today's contest. Moore now has 2,189 in 117 career games and is 157 points shy of former teammate Tina Charles' record of 2,346. Five UConn players registered double figures, while freshmen Bria Hartley and Samarie Walker came off the bench to score 18 and 12 points, respectively, in their collegiate debuts. Kelly Faris tallied 15 points and camevery close to a triple-double with 7 assists and a game-high 9 rebounds.

Game notes (pdf) for today's game vs. Holy Cross Crusaders (0-1).

Event: National Championship #7 Banner Presentation (preceeds tip off)
Location: Gampel Pavilion (Storrs, CT)
Time: 2:00pm (ET)
TV: CPTV
Internet: CPTV Hoop Streams
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: GameTracker

1/1 Connecticut Huskies (0-0)

Results: Connecticut 100, Indiana (PA) 41
Player of the Game: Fr. F Samarie Walker (22p, 15r, 1a, 1b, 18m)
Def. Player of the Game: Sr. W Maya Moore (5r, 4s, 1b, 28m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. F Samarie Walker (22p, 15r, 1a, 1b, 18m)
Stat of the Game: Rebounds: UConn 53 (Walker 15), Indiana 14

Summary: Fr. Samarie Walker posted a game-high 22 points and had more rebounds (15) than the entire Indiana (PA) team and Fr. Bria Hartley added 18p/7a as UConn defeated Indiana (PA), 100-41, in their second exhibition game of the season. Hartley got her first start of the season and offense was firing on all cylinders early as the Huskies converted on each of their first 11 attempts from the field, including all three attempts from deep. The Huskies are back in action on Sunday, November 14 when the team opens the 2010-11 regular season against Holy Cross. Game time is set for 2 p.m. (CPTV) at Gampel Pavilion and the contest will be preceded with the unveiling of the 2009-10 National Championship Banner.

Today the University of Connecticut women’s basketball team received three national letters of intent during the early signing period as announced by head coach Geno Auriemma. Brianna Banks, Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis and Kiah Stokes have signed NLI’s and will join the program for the 2011-12 season. Welcome (officially) to Storrs, Ladies!!!!

5'9 G Brianna Banks (Newnan, GA)
Honored as a First Team All-Metro selection by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution following the 2009-10 season … Honored as the 2010 Coweta County Player of the Year by the Times-Herald … Averaged 16.5 points per game during her junior campaign.

6'0 W Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis (Anaheim, CA)
Averaged 22.8 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game and was honored as California’s Gatorade Player of the Year following her sophomore season at Mater Dei High in Santa Ana, Calif. … shot 58 percent from the floor, including 52 percent from long-range, en route to leading Mater Dei High School to a No. 1 national ranking and a 32-1 record … A member of Team USA’s U16 Team, which won the FIBA Americas U16 Championship. Mosqueda-Lewis led the team in scoring at 14 points per game … Honored as a 2010 USA Today All-USA First Team pick and made the Third Team in 2009 ... Selected to the Parade All-America First Team in both 2009 and 2010 … Averaged 15.6 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game during her freshman year at Mater Dei.

6'3 C Kiah Stokes (Marion, IA)
Iowa’s 2010 Gatorade State Player of the year … Enters the 2010-11 season having compiled 1,079 points, 867 rebounds and 374 blocks … Averaged 19.9 points, 13.5 rebounds and 5.8 blocks per game en route to helping Linn-Mar High School post a 26-0 record and take home an Iowa 4A State Title … Shot 65 percent from the field in 2009-10 … A 2010 Parade All-America Fourth Team selection … Selected to the Iowa Newspaper Association All-State First Team in 2009 and 2010 … Averaged 5.8 points and 3.3 rebounds in 13.5 minutes per game to help the US post a 5-0 record and gold medal at the 2009 FIBA Americas U16 Championship in Mexico City … Named to the 2010 United State Women’s Youth Olympic Games Team.

Game notes (pdf) for today's exhibition game vs. Indiana (PA) (DII).

Location: XL Center (Hartford, CT)
Time: 7:00pm (ET)
TV: none
Internet: HuskyVision
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: GameTracker

Today UConn All-American Maya Moore and Tiffany Hayes have each been selected to the 2010-11 Naismith Award Preseason Watch List as announced by the Atlanta Tipoff Club. The winner will be announced during the 2011 Final Four in Indianapolis, IN in April. Both Moore and Hayes also earned a spot on the Wooden Award Preseason Watch List.

1/1 Connecticut Huskies (0-0)

Results: Connecticut 112, Franklin Pierce 41
Player of the Game: Sr. W Maya Moore (24p, 4r, 7a, 4s, 23m)
Def. Player of the Game: So. G Kelly Faris (6r, 5s, 30m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. F Samarie Walker (10p, 9r, 1a, 1s, 1b, 17m)
Stat of the Game: A/TO Ratio: UConn 28/14, FPU 9/31

Summary: Behind its two best players, Jr. G Tiffany Hayes (25p, 4r, 2a) and Sr. All-American F Maya Moore (24p, 4r, 7a, 4s), the UConn women's basketball team cruised to a 112-41 exhibition victory over Franklin Pierce on Thursday night in Gampel Pavilion. Six Huskies, including four starters, finished tonight's exhibition in double-digit scoring as UConn came away with a commanding 71-point win. Fr. F Samarie Walker (10p, 9r) and Fr. G Bria Hartley (14p, 6a) ushered in a new era for the Huskies a they led the way off the bench for the talent new class of freshmen.

Recruiting News!!!

Today UConn received its final verbal commitment from the HS Sr. Class of 2011 in 6'3 C Kiah Stokes (Iowa). Stokes announed her decision at a press conference at her high school today choosing UConn over Georgia, Iowa, Maryland, and Tennessee. Her verbal brings UConn's freshman class for 2011 to three which already includes 6'0 W Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis (CA) and 5'9 G Brianna Banks (GA). Mosqueda-Lewis is the consensus #1 player in the 2011 class while Banks is ranked 13th overall and Stokes is ranked 19th overall by the consensus recruiting sites of ESPN HoopGurlz, Blue Star, and All-Star Girls Report. Welcome to Storrs, Ladies!!!

Game notes (pdf) for today's exhibition game vs. Franklin Pierce (DII).

Location: Gampel Pavilion (Storrs, CT)
Time: 7:30pm (ET)
TV: none
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: GameTracker

Today UConn Sr. All-American Maya Moore was named one of 30 candidates for the 2011 Lowe's Senior Class Award. To be eligible for the award, a student-athlete must be classified as an NCAA Division I senior and have notable achievements in four areas of excellence – community, classroom, character and competition. The candidate class will be narrowed to 10 women’s finalists midway through the regular season, and those names will be placed on the official ballot. Ballots will be distributed through a nationwide voting system to media, coaches and fans, who will select one finalist who best exemplifies excellence in the four Cs of community, classroom, character and competition. The winner will be announced sometime in April 2011 around the time of the Final Four.

Yawnnnnnn!!!!!!!!!!!!!! UConn still #1 in the polls.

Today the 2010-11 Preseason ESPN/USA Today Coaches' Poll was released again UConn is ranked No. 1. The Huskies received 27 out of the 31 possible first-place votes. Last Friday the 2010-11 Preseason AP Poll was released and for the 44th-consecutive week the Huskies are Numero Uno. UConn received 39 out of the 40 possible first-place votes. Get ready for a jam-pack schedule this season, as currently 11 UConn opponents are currently ranked in the Top 18 in both polls. With 6 more teams also receiving votes in either poll (4 of the 6 appeared in both).

(Even) Moore History:

Today UConn Sr. All-American Maya Moore was named as an unanimous selection to the 2010-11 Preseason AP All-America Team for the second consecutive season. Moore received all 40 media votes and becomes the 2nd player in WCBB history to be selected unanimously to the preseason AP All-America team twice. Moore will look to become only the 2nd player to be named to the AP All-American First Team all four years (joining Oklahoma's Courtney Paris).

2010-11 Preseason AP All-America Team:
So. C Brittney Griner, Baylor (36)
Sr. C Jantel Lavender Ohio State (21)
Sr. F Maya Moore, UConn* (40)
Jr. F Nnemkadi Ogwumike, Stanford (34)
Sr. G Danielle Robinson, Oklahoma (18)

* - unianimous selection
( ) - First Team votes