2/2 Connecticut Huskies (11-1, 1-0 BE)

Results: Connecticut 93, Fairfield 40
Player of the Game: So. C Stefanie Dolson (22p, 4r, 1a, 18m)
Def. Player of the Game: Jr. G Kelly Faris (7dr, 1s, 32m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. G Brianna Banks (12p, 2r, 2s, 17m)
Stat of the Game: Pts. in the Paint: UConn 58, Fairfield 2

Summary: It took 12 games, but UConn All-American candidate So. C Stefanie Dolson finally looked like the so-called "2nd Best Center in College" that her coach has been calling her. Dolson finished with 22pts. and 4rebs. on 11 of 13 shooting in only 18mins. as the Huskies steam-rolled over Fairfield, 93-40. Fellow All-American candidate Sr. G Tiffany Hayes led the way for UConn with 23pts. to go along with 5r/2a/3s and Fr. G Brianna Banks chipped in 12pts. off the bench on a perfect 5 for 5 from the floor and 2 for 2 from the line. The stingy UConn defense only allowed the Stags one FT attempt the entire game (a miss).

Game notes (pdf) for today's game vs. Fairfield Stags (7-3).

Location: Gampel Pavilion (Storrs, CT)
Time: 7:30pm (ET)
TV: CPTV (Geno Show, 6:30pm)
Internet: CPTV Hoop Streams
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: GameTracker

On Thursday, arguably the Best Team in the History of Women's College Basketball will be inshrined in UConn History forever when they are inducted into the "Huskies of Honor" program. The 2001-02 undefeated National Champions will be recognized during halftime of UConn's game against Fairfield. The members of the 2001-02 team who will be in attendance for the "Huskies of Honor" induction ceremony on December 29 include: head coach Geno Auriemma, associate head coach Chris Dailey, graduate assistant coach Svetlana Abrosimova, athletic trainer Rosemary Ragle, team physician Tom Trojian, Sue Bird, Ashley Battle, Maria Conlon, Stacey Marron and Ashley Valley. Several members are unavailable due to the fact that they are playing professionally overseas.

2/2 Connecticut Huskies (10-1, 1-0 BE)

Results: Connecticut 72, Charleston 24
Player of the Game: Jr. G Kelly Faris (10p, 6r, 6a, 3s, 1b, 29m)
Def. Player of the Game: Jr. G Kelly Faris (4dr, 3s, 1b, 29m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. W Kaleena M. Lewis (13p, 6r, 4a, 3s, 2b, 29m)
Stat of the Game: Assists: UConn 20, Charleston 3

Summary: To say it took the entire first half to shake the gunk off themselves after their first loss of the season would be a major understatement. The entire Huskies team save Bria Hartley struggled mightily in the first half of the game tonight against Charleston, but most woke up at halftime and they pulled away for the easy win over the Cougars, 72-24. UConn All-American candidate So. G Bria Hartley led the with 15pts. and 9rebs. and Jr G. Kelly Faris and Fr. W Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis both gave a nice all-around effort for the Huskies.

Game notes (pdf) for today's game at Charleston Cougars (2-7).

Location: TD Arena (Charleston, SC)
Time: 7:00pm (ET)
TV: CPTV
Internet: CPTV HoopStreams
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: NeuLion Stats

2/2 Connecticut Huskies (9-1, 1-0 BE)

Results: Baylor 66, Connecticut 61
Player of the Game: Jr. C Brittney Griner (25p, 9r, 1s, 9b, 40m)
Def. Player of the Game: Jr. C Brittney Griner (7dr, 1s, 9b, 20m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. W Kaleena M. Lewis (15p, 1s, 32m)
Stat of the Game: FT Shooting: UConn 2-3, Baylor 16-18

Summary: You know the old saying, "Close, but not close enough"...well that fits tonight to a T. The Huskies came oh so close to defeating #1 and undefeated Baylor in Waco tonight as they led with almost 4mins. to go, but couldn't maintain enough scoring to pull out the win as they eventually gave up the lead and ultimately lost the nail-bitter to the Lady Bears, 66-61. UConn All-American candidate So. G Bria Hartley did everything she could scoring 25pts. and Fr. W Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis added 15pts. (most in the 1st half), but it wasn't enough to overcome Baylor's All-American Jr. C Brittney Griner's 25pts., 9rebs., and 9blks. and All-American candidate So. G Odyssey Sims' 23pts.

Game notes (pdf) for today's game at 1/1 Baylor Lady Bears (10-0).

Location: Ferrell Center (Waco, TX)
Time: 8:30pm (ET)
TV: ESPN
Internet: ESPN3
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: GameTracker

UConn freshman W Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis was named the Big East Freshman of the Week for the 4th straight week and 4th time in her career after helping UConn to a 2-0 week including a win over 8/7 Texas A&M. where she had 14 points, two blocks, two steals and shot 40 percent from the floor in the win against the Aggies. In the victory against the Pirates, she recorded 15 points, grabbed five rebounds and made a trio of 3-pointers. She averaged 14.5ppg as she became the first player in Big East history to open her career with four straight Freshman/Rookie of the Week honors. Angie Clark of St. John's owned the mark with three straight honors in the 2003-04 season.

2/2 Connecticut Huskies (9-0, 1-0 BE)

Results: Connecticut 70, Seton Hall 37
Player of the Game: RJr. G Caroline Doty (15p, 4r, 5a, 1s, 1b, 26m)
Def. Player of the Game: Jr. C Heather Buck (3dr, 2s, 2b, 20m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. W Kaleena M. Lewis (15p, 5r, 28m)
Stat of the Game: A/TO Ratio: UConn 20/12 (1.60), SHU 3/18 (0.17)

Summary: UConn scored the first 20pts. of the game and it was over before 2nd media timeout of the 1st-half. Getting 15pts. a piece from Jr. G Caroline Doty, Fr. W Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis, and All-American candidate Sr. G Tiffany Hayes, UConn routed Seton Hall 70-37 in the Big East season-opener. The Huskies will now break for final exams and return on Dec. 18th for a showdown of 1 vs. 2 against #1 Baylor in Waco, TX. The game will air live on ESPN at 8:30pm (ET).

Game notes (pdf) for today's game at Seton Hall Pirates (5-4, 0-0 BE).

Location: Walsh Gymnasium (South Orange, NJ)
Time: 7:00pm (ET)
TV: CPTV (Geno Show, 6pm)
Internet: CPTV HoopStreams
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: None

2/2 Connecticut Huskies (8-0)

Results: Connecticut 81, Texas A&M 51
Player of the Game: Jr. G Kelly Faris (13p, 7r, 6a, 3s, 1b, 28m)
Def. Player of the Game: So. C Stefanie Dolson (7dr, 1s, 2b, 31m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. W Kaleena M. Lewis (14p, 2r, 2a, 1s, 2b, 32m)
Stat of the Game: A/TO Ratio: UConn 24/11 (2.18), Texas A&M 9/20 (0.45)

Summary: To say the outcome was a shock, would be an understatement to say the least. UConn turned up the heat and defense big time as they steam-rolled over defending National Champion Texas A&M to win by 30, 81-51. Led by Jr. G Kelly Faris' 13p/7r/6a/3s/1b who set the tone early by hitting 5 of her first 6 shots as well as 14pts. from Sr. G Tiffany Hayes and Fr. W Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis, UConn forced 14 first half turnovers and won its NCAA-record 91st straight home game. The Huskies are now 3-1 all-time in the Women's Jimmy V Classic and are locked in to play in the next two classics in a home-and-home series with Maryland.

Game notes (pdf) for today's game vs. 8/7 Texas A&M Aggies (6-1).

Event: 2011 Women's Jimmy V Classic
Location: XL Center (Hartford, CT)
Time: 7:00pm (ET)
TV: ESPN2
Internet: ESPN3
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: GameTracker

The UConn men's and women's basketball programs are asking fans to bring new, unwrapped toys with them to the women's basketball game against Texas A&M on Tuesday 12/6 at the XL Center and to the men's basketball game against Harvard on Thursday 12/8 at Gampel Pavilion. The 2011 UConn Toy Drive, which is being hosted by the University of Connecticut Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), will benefit the Cornerstone Foundation in Rockville, CT. Donations will be collected at the main entrance of the XL Center prior to the Texas A&M game - and all entrances of Gampel Pavilion for the Harvard contest.

UConn freshman W Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis was named the Big East Freshman of the Week for the 3rd straight week and 3rd time in her career after helping UConn to a 1-0 week with a win over Towson. She scored 21pts. and added three assists and three steals while shooting 72.7 percent from the floor (8-of-11) and connecting on 5-of-8 3-pters.

UConn All-American candidate and sophomore G Bria Hartley was named to the Big East Weekly Honor Roll after leading UConn in scoring 24pts. in the win over Towson while shooting 75 percent from the floor and adding five assists and four steals in a win against Towson. Hartley also connected on 4-of-5 from 3-point range.

Today the UConn trio of Sr. G Tiffany Hayes, So. C Stefanie Dolson, and So. G Bria Hartley were named to the 52-member 2011-12 Women's Naismith Award early season list. Last season UConn Great Maya Moore won the Wade Trophy award for a record 3rd time. UConn leads the way along with Notre Dame and Tennessee by having 3 players named to the list and the Big East leads all conferences with a total of 12 players.

2/2 Connecticut Huskies (7-0)

Results: Connecticut 92, Towson 31
Player of the Game: So. G Bria Hartley (24p, 2r, 5a, 4s, 26m)
Def. Player of the Game: Jr. G Kelly Faris (2dr, 4s, 21m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. W Kaleena M. Lewis (21p, 1r, 3a, 3s, 1b, 21m)
Stat of the Game: 3pt FG%: UConn 12-21 (57.1%), Towson 2-8 (25%)

Summary: Tonight the Huskies were on fire from deep hitting a season-high 12 3-pters and turned up the defense yet again as they forced Towson into 30 TO's. Led by UConn All-American candidate So. G Bria Hartley had 24pts., 5asts., and 4stls., UConn routed Towson, 92-31 in their final tuneup before hosting defending national champion Texas A&M next Monday. UConn Fr. W Kaleena Mosqueda Lewis added 21p/1r/3a/3s/1b for the Huskies, who extended its NCAA-record home-court winning streak to 90 games. The Huskies, who had four players in double figures, have now won 163 straight games against non-ranked opponents, and 256 games in a row against the unranked opponents at home.

Game notes (pdf) for today's game vs. Towson Tigers (4-1).

Location: XL Center (Hartford, CT)
Time: 7:00pm (ET)
TV: CPTV
Internet: CPTV Hoop Streams
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: GameTracker

UConn freshman W Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis was named the Big East Freshman of the Week for the 2nd straight week and 2nd time in her career after helping UConn defeat #3/5 Stanford by scoring 25pts. and adding 8rebs. in the 68-58 victory. She averaged 15.3ppg and 6.5rpg in a 4-0 week for the Huskies and dished out 11 assists with no turnovers and added eight steals in the four games.

2/2 Connecticut Huskies (6-0)

Results: Connecticut 78, Dayton 38
Player of the Game: Fr. W Kaleena M. Lewis (23p, 6r, 1s, 23m)
Def. Player of the Game: Sr. G Tiffany Hayes (2dr, 5s, 1b, 27m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. W Kaleena M. Lewis (23p, 6r, 1s, 23m)
Stat of the Game: Pts. Off TO's: UConn 22, Dayton 3

Summary: And another record falls by the wayside thanks to UConn. The Huskies are the NCAA record holder of the longest winning streak (90) and NOW also the longest HOME winning streak (89). Led by Fr. W Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis' 23pts. and 6rebs., UConn ran away fast from Dayton to win easily, 78-38.

Game notes (pdf) for today's game vs. Dayton Flyers (3-2).

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

2/2 Connecticut Huskies (5-0)

Results: Connecticut 90, Buffalo 34
Player of the Game: Sr. G Tiffany Hayes (30p, 11r, 1a, 5s, 30m)
Def. Player of the Game: Sr. G Tiffany Hayes (5dr, 5s, 30m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. W Kaleena M. Lewis (2p, 3r, 7a, 3s, 2b, 24m)
Stat of the Game: Steals: UConn 19, Buffalo 5

Summary: It was the Tiffany Hayes' Show tonight as UConn handled Buffalo 90-34. The Sr. All-American candidate notched her first career double-double with 30pts. and 11rebs. to go along with a career-high 5 steals. Hayes finally showed us what UConn Head Coach Geno Auriemma was bragging about in the preseason with regards to her evolution. Another player who looks to be evolving is Jr. C Heather Buck who continues to look like a different player this season as she ended up with 8p/7r/2a/3s/1b in 17mins. of what might have been the best performance of her career.

Game notes (pdf) for today's game vs. Buffalo Bulls (2-2).

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

2/2 Connecticut Huskies (4-0)

Results: Connecticut 74, Fairleigh Dickinson 28
Player of the Game: Fr. G Brianna Banks (17p, 2r, 2a, 3s, 23m)
Def. Player of the Game: Fr. F Kiah Stokes (4dr, 5b, 20m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. G Brianna Banks (17p, 2r, 2a, 3s, 23m)
Stat of the Game: Pts. in the Paint: UConn 56, FDU 4

Summary: Wow! The UConn freshmen were feelin' it tonight and it was a good thing because the starters were suffering from Thanksgiving hangover. The dynamic trio of G Brianna Banks, W Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis, and F Kiah Stokes combined to score 37pts. and 22rebs. as they led UConn to an easy victory over Fairleigh Dickinson, 74-28. It was another strong defensive performance by the entire team as the Huskies held FDU to a school-record low for points in a half (5).

Game notes (pdf) for today's game vs. Fairleigh Dickinson Knights (1-3).

Event: World Vision Classic
Location: Gampel Pavilion (Storrs, CT)
Time: 7:30pm (ET)
TV: CPTV (Geno Show, 6:30pm)
Internet: CPTV Hoop Streams
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: GameTracker

2/4 Connecticut Huskies (3-0)

Results: Connecticut 68, Stanford 58
Player of the Game: Fr. W Kaleena M. Lewis (25p, 8r, 1a, 2s, 32m)
Def. Player of the Game: So. C Stefanie Dolson (6dr, 4b, 31m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. W Kaleena M. Lewis (25p, 8r, 1a, 2s, 32m)
Stat of the Game: Turnovers: UConn 7, Stanford 16

Summary: In their first BIG post-Maya test, the Huskies passed with defensive colors. Led (again) by Fr. W Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis' career-high tying 25pts., UConn pulled away late to defeat Stanford, 68-58. The Huskies struggled to put the ball in their own basket, but played such great hustle defense against Stanford that the Cardinal struggle even more than the Huskies. UConn All-American candidates So. G Bria Hartley and Sr. G Tiffany Hayes each chipped in a huge 19p/3r/4a/3s and 9p/13r/6a/3s/1b, respectively.

UConn freshman W Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis was named the Big East Freshman of the Week for the first time in her career after helping UConn defeat Pacific by scoring 25pts. and adding 7rebs. in the 112-53 victory. She has averaged 16ppg and 7rpg in the first two contests.

Game notes (pdf) for today's game vs. 5/5 Stanford Cardinal (3-0)

Location: XL Center (Hartford, CT)
Time: 7:30pm (ET)
TV: ESPNU
Internet: none
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: GameTracker

4/4 Connecticut Huskies (2-0)

Results: Connecticut 112, Pacific 53
Player of the Game: Fr. W Kaleena M. Lewis (25p, 7r, 1a, 1s, 25m)
Def. Player of the Game: Jr. G Kelly Faris (2dr, 6s, 1b, 18m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. W Kaleena M. Lewis (25p, 7r, 1a, 1s, 25m)
Stat of the Game: Pts. Off TOs: UConn 41, Pacific 13

Summary: The Huskies made some believers out a lot of critics tonight. They were ALL hitting on ALL cylinders tonight as UConn annihilated Pacific 112-53. Led by Fr. W Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis' career-high 25pts., UConn shot a blistering 71% from the field for the entire game. They also tied a record for points in a half (68) in the first half. In all six Huskies scored in double figures and Kelly Faris finished with a career-high 6 steals.

Game notes (pdf) for today's game vs. Pacific Tigers (0-1).

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

4/4 Connecticut Huskies (1-0)

Results: Connecticut 77, Holy Cross 37
Player of the Game: Sr. G Tiffany Hayes (16p, 8r, 4a, 2s, 2b, 29m)
Def. Player of the Game: Sr. G Tiffany Hayes (5dr, 2s, 2b, 29m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. W Kaleena M. Lewis (7p, 7r, 1s, 28m)
Stat of the Game: Rebounds: UConn 49, Holy Cross 32

Summary: Life Without Moore has officially begun. Led by the All-American Candidate trio of Sr. G Tiffany Hayes (16p/8r/4a/2s/2b), So. G Bria Hartley (17p/3r/6a/1s), and So. C Stefanie Dolson (12p/7r/1s/1b) the UConn Huskies easily handled Holy Cross for its first post-Maya victory, 77-37. While it wasn't always pretty, it still was a 40-pt. blowout in typical UConn fashion by the time the final buzzer rang. The biggest highlight from the game, of course, being the return of UConn RJr. G Caroline Doty, who started the game at the point, missed her first two 3-pt. attempts before nailing 2 three's back-to-back midway through the first half, en route to a 9p/5r/3a evening in 22 mins. of action. All three freshman saw a decent amount of action as well with W Kaleena M. Lewis going 0-for-7 from long range, but still impressing with 7p/7r/1s, F Kiah Stokes tallying 4p/4r/1s, and G Brianna Banks finishing with 2p/2r/2a/2s.

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

Location: Gampel Pavilion (Storrs, CT)
Time: 2:00pm (ET)
TV: CPTV (Geno Show, 1pm)
Internet: CPTV Hoop Streams
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: GameTracker

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. Moriah Jefferson, Breanna Stewart, and Morgan Tuck will join UConn for the 2012-13 season after signing the NLI's. According to ESPN HoopGurlz and BlueStar Girls HSBB rankings, UConn has signed the top recruiting class in the country. Welcome to Storrs, Ladies!!!!

5'7 G Moriah Jefferson (Glenn Heights, TX)
Ranked the #2 Overall  Player in both the ESPN HoopGurlz and BlueStar rankings. Named as a finalist for the 2011 USA Basketball U19 World Championship Team in May ... National Christian Homeschool Basketball Championships (NCHBC) Sullivan Award Winner in 2011 ... Played with the Texas Home Educators Sports Association (THESA) as a homeschooled athlete where she amassed 2,541 points, 646 rebounds and 488 steals in her career. Started competing with the THESA as an eighth grader ... Helped lead the Riders to four NCHBC Texas Region titles and four NCHBC national championships ... Started all 50 games and averaged 21.8 points., 5.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 4.0 steals per game in aiding her team to a 42-8 record. ... Averaged 17.5 points to help her team to a 42-9 record during her sophomore season ... Started in 50 of 51 games during her freshman season, averaging19.5 points to help THESA to a 42-10 record.

6'4 F Breanna Stewart (Syracuse, NY)
Ranked the #1 Overall Player in both the ESPN HoopGurlz and BlueStar rankings. As a member of the 2011 USA U19 World Championship Team, averaged team-highs of 11.2 points and 7.3 rebounds to help Team USA to a 7-1 record and gold medal at the 2011 FIBA U19 World Championship in Chile ... Shot 46.8 percent from the field (36-77 FGs) for the US ... Named to the five-member All-FIBA U19 World Championship Team ... Gatorade New York Girls Basketball Player of the Year in 2011 ... Has played four varsity seasons at Cicero-North Syracuse High School (N.Y.), where she has competed in 93 games and compiled 1,668 points, 996 rebounds, 220 assists, 219 steals and 515 blocks ... Led her team to a 22-3 record, the New York Section 3 and New York Class AA state titles during the 2010-11 campaign ... Started all 25 games during her junior season and averaged 24.3 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.8 steals and 4.2 blocks per game ... As a sophomore, Stewart started in all 22 games and led the team to an 18-4; averaged 22.1 points, 13.2 rebounds and 7.2 blocks per game... As a freshman, averaged 17.0 points, 9.3 rebounds and 7.0 blocks per game to help North Syracuse to a 21-3 record and the 2A regional final. ... As an 8th grader in 2007-08, started in 20 of 23 games played and averaged 9.1 points, 8.7 rebounds and 7.3 blocks per game.

6'2 F Morgan Tuck (Bollingbrook, IL)
Ranked #9 Overall by BlueStar and #15 Overall by ESPN HoopGurlz. Named to the 2011 USA Basketball U19 World Championship Team on June 5, 2011. ... Member of the 2010 USA U17 World Championship Team that posted a perfect 8-0 record in the inaugural FIBA U17 World Championship; started five games and averaged 7.4 points and 5.0 rebounds per game in fewer than 18 minutes a game. ... USA Today All-USA second team (2010) and third team (2011). ... Attends Bolingbrook High School (Ill.), where in three varsity seasons, she has compiled 1,539 points, 652 rebounds and 97 assists and a 83-7 overall record. ... As a junior in 2010-11, averaged 20.7 points and 6.3 rebounds per game, while shooting 62.4 percent from the field and 75.7 percent from the line as Bolingbrook posted a 29-2 record, its third straight Illinois Class 4A state title and a final No. 2 ranking in the USA Today Super 25. ... As a sophomore in 2009-10, started in all 30 games played and averaged 18.2 points and 7.5 rebounds per game to help her team to a 29-1 record, the Illinois Class 4A state title and a No. 5 final ranking in the USA Today Super 25. ... As a freshman in 2008-09, started in 26 of 29 games played and averaged 18.7 points, 11.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 2.0 blocks per game to help Bolingbrook to a 25-4 record, a 4A state title and a No. 5 final ranking in the USA Today Super 25.

4/4 Connecticut Huskies (0-0)

Results: Connecticut 85, Pace 35
Player of the Game: Sr. G Tiffany Hayes (24p, 8r, 3a, 1s, 1b, 32m)
Def. Player of the Game: Fr. F Kiah Stokes (9dr, 1s, 3b, 22m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. F Kiah Stokes (9p, 13r, 1s, 3b, 22m)
Stat of the Game: Blocks: UConn 11, Pace 0

Summary: Playing without sharpshooters RJr. G Caroline Doty (2nd straight game) and Fr. W Kaleena M. Lewis, the Huskies pulled away in the second half to coast to a 85-35 exhibition victory over Pace on tonight at the XL Center. They were led by Sr. G Tiffany Hayes who finshed with 24p, 8r, 3a in 32mins.

Game notes (pdf) for today's exhibition game vs. Pace Setters (DII).

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

4/4 Connecticut Huskies (0-0)

Results: Connecticut 89, Assumption 30
Player of the Game: Sr. G Tiffany Hayes (18p, 1r, 10a, 4s, 24m)
Def. Player of the Game: Jr. G Kelly Faris (4dr, 3s, 1b, 27m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. W Kaleena M. Lewis (17p, 3r, 3a, 4s, 21m)
Stat of the Game: A/TO Ratio: UConn 28/11, FPU 8/32

Summary: Tonight all 5 starters scored in double figues led by Sr. G Tiffany Hayes and Fr. W Kaleena M. Lewis as the Huskies cruised to a 89-30 exhibition victory over Assumption on Thursday night in Gampel Pavilion. They were joined by Jr. G Kelly Faris, So. C Stefanie Dolson (12p, 10r, 2a, 1s, 2b), and So. G Bria Hartley (13p, 7r, 6a, 4s). The Huskies dominated on the defensive side of the ball holding Assumption to just 27% shooting while turning them over 32 times (including 21 steals) and blocking 7 shots.

Game notes (pdf) for today's exhibition game vs. Assumption Greyhounds (DII).

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

Number 4.

Today the 2011-12 Preseason ESPN/USA Today Coaches' Poll was released and UConn is ranked 4th (received two 1st place votes). Last week the 2011-12 Preseason AP Poll came out and UConn was also ranked 4th by the 40 national media member voters. The Baylor Lady Bears were picked 1st in both polls followed by Notre Dame 2nd and Tennessee 3rd while Stanford rounded out the top 5 in both polls in 5th.

The 2011-12 Preseason AP All-America Team was also announced today led by unianimous selection Baylor Jr. C Brittney Griner (40 votes). Joining Griner on the 5-member team is Stanford Sr. F Nnemkadi Ogwumike (37 votes), Notre Dame Jr. G Skylar Diggins (37 votes), Miami Sr. G Shenise Johnson (25 votes), and Tennessee Sr. W Shekinna Stricklen (21 votes). UConn Sr. G Tiffany Hayes and So. C Stefanie Dolson were named as 2011-12 Preseason AP All-America Honorable Mentions.

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish were picked to win 2011-12 Big East Conference Regular Season Title in a poll voted on by the league coaches today at Big East Media Day in NYC. For only the second time since the 1992-93 season the Huskies were not selected as the favorite in the Big East. Notre Dame narrowly edged out UConn as the favorite with 219pts. to UConn's 216. The other time was in 2005-06 when Rutgers was picked to finish first in the Big East. Notre Dame's Skylar Diggins was unanimously selected as the 2011-12 Preseason Big East POTY while Connecticut's Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis was picked as the 2011-12 Preseason Big East FOTY. Due to a tie in voting, 12 players were named to the 2011-12 Preseason All Big East Team including Connecticut's Tiffany Hayes and Bria Hartley.

2011-12 Preseason BIG EAST Coaches’ Poll:
1. Notre Dame (9) 219
2. Connecticut (7) 216
3. Louisville 191
4. Rutgers 176
5. Georgetown 175
6. DePaul 152
7. St. John’s 145
8. Syracuse 123
9. West Virginia 108
10. South Florida 96
11. Marquette 92
12. Pittsburgh 62
13. Villanova 54
14. Providence 51
15. Cincinnati 38
16. Seton Hall 22

( ) - First-place votes

2011-12 Preseason Big East Player of the Year:
Jr. G Skylar Diggins, Notre Dame*

2011-12 Preseason Big East Freshman of the Year:
Fr. F Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis, Connecticut

2011-12 Preseason All-Big East Team^:
So. G Bria Hartley, Connecticut
Sr. G Tiffany Hayes, Connecticut
Sr. F Keisha Hampton, DePaul*
Jr. G Sugar Rodgers, Georgetown*
Sr. W Monique Reid, Louisville
So. G Shoni Schimmel, Louisville
Sr. G Natalie Novosel, Notre Dame
Sr. F Devereaux Peters, Notre Dame
Jr. G Shenneika Smith, St. John's
Sr. F Da'Shena Stevens, St. John's
Jr. C Kayla Alexander, Syracuse

* - unanimous selection
^ - additional member added due to voting tie

2011-12 Preseason All-Big East Honorable Mention:
So. C Stefanie Dolson, Connecticut
Sr. G Khadijah Rushdan, Rutgers
Sr. W April Sykes, Rutgers
Sr. G Andrea Smith, South Florida

2011-12 CPTV Broadcast Schedule (more may be added at a later date).


2011-12 UConn WCBB Media Day.

Today Coach John Wooden’s daughter, Nan Wooden, announced at the annual Wooden Award preseason tipoff luncheon that UConn Head Coach Geno Auriemma will be presented with the 2012 John R. Wodden Legends of Coaching Award this coming April. Auriemma ranks as one of the winningest coaches in NCAA history, with seven national titles, 12 Final Fours and four undefeated seasons, including 39-0 NCAA title-producing campaigns in 2009 and 2010. His all-time coaching record is 771-124 (.861/26 yrs), tops among active NCAA coaches and No. 2 all-time in win percentage. His all-time record in the NCAA tournament is an astounding 81-16 (.835/24 yrs.). Since Geno Auriemma arrived at UConn, all players who have exhausted their eligibility have graduated. He will coach the U.S. Olympic team next summer in London. UConn’s men’s basketball coach Jim Calhoun was the Legends of Coaching winner in 2005; Connecticut is the only school with two recipients. Auriemma has coached the last three John R. Wooden Award women’s winners, Maya Moore (2009 and 2011) and Tina Charles (2010). Auriemma and Coach Wooden became linked in fans’ minds last year when Coach Wooden’s grandson, Greg Wooden, was on hand as the Huskies broke the Wooden-led UCLA consecutive win streak at 88 last December.

For those of you who cannot make it to this year's UConn First Night (myself included) should tune into Midnight Madness on ESPNU & ESPN3 on Friday, Oct. 14th from 9p-1a to catch highlights of all the action going on around the college basketball world including the UConn National Champion men's and UConn women's teams as ESPN analysts Doris Burke and Mark Jones will be broadcasting from Gampel Pavilion throughout the evening.

Today the UConn trio of Sr. G Tiffany Hayes, So. C Stefanie Dolson, and So G Bria Hartley were named to the 2011-12 John R. Wooden Award Preseason Top-30 list. For the last 3 seasons a UConn players has won the Wooden Award (Maya Moore in '09 & '11 and Tina Charles in '10). UConn leads the way along with Notre Dame by having 3 players named to the list and the Big East leads all conferences with a total of 9 players.

Congratulations...

to former UConn Stars Maya Moore and Charde Houston and the 2011 WNBA Champion Minnesota Lynx!!! Today they defeated the Atlanta Dream, 73-67 to sweep the WNBA Finals 3-0 en route to their franchises first-ever WNBA Title. Maya finished the game with 15p, 7r, 2a, and 1s in 28mins. while Charde did not play. Former LSU Star Seimone Augustus took home Finals MVP honors after averaging 24ppg in the series.

Today the UConn women's basketball team, in partnership with Row27, has launched UConnWBB.com, an brand new interactive microsite that tells the story of UConn women's basketball. The site is heavily photo and video driven and is another avenue by which fans can follow the storied program. Fans should still visit UConnHuskies.com to get the latest information on the team and games.

p.s. - it's AWESOME...you've all got to check it out ASAP!!

UConn men's and women's basketball programs will tip-off the 2011-12 season with First Night sponsored by People's United Bank on Friday, October 14th at Gampel Pavilion. Admission is free and open to the public. Doors will open at 6 p.m. featuring an autograph session with both teams, followed by performances from the band, cheer and dance squads, introductions of the players and coaches, a dunk and three-point contest and ultimate prize giveaways. The show will end at approximately at 8 p.m. with a performance by the famous Simon Sez. There will also be surprise guest appearances by former UConn basketball greats.

Congratulations Maya Moore!!!

Today the former UConn Great and current Minnesota Lynx starting Wing was named the 2011 WNBA Rookie of the Year. She recieved 38 out of the 40 possible votes. She becomes the third former Husky to win (Diana Taurasi, 2004 and Tina Charles, 2010). She was also unianimously voted to the 2011 WNBA All-Rookie Team by the league's head coaches.

Check out all of the action from the 2nd half of UConn's Italian tour here...

Day 6 UConn vs. Germany's TDT Slammers, W, 112-36

Day 7

Day 8 UConn vs. Castellanza Select, W 116-33

Day 9

Today former UConn 4-time All-American Maya Moore was named one of 30 finalists for the 2011 NCAA Woman of the Year award.The finalists have been chosen by a selection committee of representatives from various NCAA schools and conferences. This year a record 471 nominations were submitted for the award that will be presented later this fall. The Woman of the Year Award, now in its 21st year, honors female student-athletes who have distinguished themselves throughout their collegiate careers in academic achievement, athletic excellence, community service and leadership. The prestigious program also involves a community service initiative that gives honorees the opportunity to interact with each other and with young girls in the city of Indianapolis who look to them as role models. Every NCAA member institution is encouraged to honor its top graduating female student-athlete by submitting her name for consideration. Each conference assesses the eligibility of its members’ nominees and selects at least one student-athlete to represent the conference. To be eligible for the award, a female student-athlete must have completed intercollegiate eligibility in her primary sport by the end of the 2011 spring season, graduated no later than the end of the summer 2011 term and achieved a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.5. The NCAA recently honored 142 women representing NCAA athletic conferences and independent schools for their accomplishments. The selection committee will now narrow the Top 30 to three finalists from each division to form the Top Nine, which will be announced in early September. The NCAA Committee on Women’s Athletics will select the national winner from the Top Nine honorees. The 2011 NCAA Woman of the Year will be announced during the Woman of the Year dinner in Indianapolis on Oct. 16.

Today the UConn trio of Sr. G Tiffany Hayes, So. C Stefanie Dolson, and So G Bria Hartley were named to the 25-member 2011-12 Preseason Wade Watch list. Last season UConn Great Maya Moore won the Wade Trophy award for a record 3rd time. UConn leads the way along with Notre Dame by having 3 players named to the list and the Big East leads all conferences with a total of 9 players.

Check out all the action and photos so far from UConn's Italian tour here...

Day 1

Day 2 UConn vs. Dutch National Team, W, 73-53

Day 3 UConn vs. Italian Select Team, W, 98-52

Day 4

Day 5

And there off to...   Italia!!!!!!

The new look Huskies left today for their 10-day European Tour. They will play four games and do lots of sightseeing around Italy. Good luck and safe travels, girls (and guys)!!!! The one negative: Doty will continue to practice (as she recovers from knee surgery/recent knee sprain), but won't play in any of the games.

UConn will open the competition portion of their trip Thursday against the Dutch National Team in Rome (1:30 p.m. EDT). The Huskies will also meet the Italian Select team in Rome Friday (1:30 p.m.); the Saarlouis Royales in Florence Aug. 22 (noon); and the Nigeria National Team in Como Aug. 24 (TBA).

Not only is she the best female athlete in ALL of collegiate sports, she is also the smartest athlete no matter what gender!!!

Today former UConn Great Maya Moore was named the 2010-11 Capitol One Academic All-American of the Year for ALL Division I sports (male and female). One of the greatest women's basketball players in NCAA history, Moore was selected as the Capital One Academic All-America of the Year for the University Division. She joins Rebecca Lobo, '95 as the second women's basketball player from UConn to be named as the Academic All-America of the Year for the University Division. She is also the fourth women's basketball player (Ruth Riley, '01 of Notre Dame and Stacey Dales-Schuman, '02 of Oklahoma). Moore, who graduated with a Sports Media and Promotion major and a 3.67 G.P.A., was the Academic All-America of the Year for women's basketball in the University Division as a junior and senior. When she repeated as the Academic All-America of the Year, she became the first University Division women's basketball player to repeat as Academic All-America of the Year. A three-time Capital One Academic All-America selection, she finished her illustrious career as the fourth-leading scorer in NCAA Division I history with 3,036 points. A four-time WBCA All-American first team selection, she led the University of Connecticut to a pair of national championships and four appearances in the NCAA Final Four during her career. She played in all 154 games of her college career and led UConn to a phenomenal record of 150-4. Named as the Most Outstanding Performer at the 2010 NCAA Division I Tournament, Moore was the winner of the Wade Trophy as the top women's basketball player in the nation three times. A native of Lawrenceville, Ga. who grew up in Jefferson City, Mo., she was the first freshman to be named as the BIG EAST Player of the Year in 2008. Moore was also named as the BIG EAST Player of the Year in 2009 and 2011. In April, she was selected by the Minnesota Lynx in the 2011 WNBA Draft and just this past month was selected by the fans to start in the 2011 WNBA All-Star Game. In the University Division, there are 12 Academic All-America® teams selected annually - Men’s and Women’s Soccer, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track, Men’s and Women’s At Large, Football, Volleyball, Baseball and Softball. In each program, there is an Academic All-America® Team Member of the Year. Those 12 Team Members of the Year are considered for the Academic All-America® of the Year Award. Moore was selected from a field of 12 Scholar-Athletes with an average G.P.A. of 3.89.

USA (U19) Gold!!!

Today UConn So. C Stefanie Dolson and Fr. W Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis each scored a game-high 15 points to lead Team USA to a 69-46 victory over Spain in the gold medal game of the FIBA U19 World Championship, which was played in Puerto Montt, Chile. Dolson and UConn So. G Bria Hartley have now won two gold medals (2010 U18 World Championship) while Mosqueda-Lewis has now won three (2010 U17, 2009 U16). Mosqueda-Lewis was 6-of-11 from the floor and 3-of-6 from long-range. She also snared eight rebounds and dished-out four assists for the red, white and blue. Dolson rounded out a solid tournament with a 5-of-8 performance from the floor and made five of her six free throw attempts. Hartley came into the game as the team’s leading scorer, but scored only three points to go along with three assists. UConn commit F Breanna Stewart led the U.S. in scoring (11.2ppg) and rebounding (7.3rpg) for the tournament and was named to the 2011 U19 World Championship All-Tournament Team. UConn commit F Morgan Tuck was also on the USA squad.

Here is how all 5 faired in the tournament overall (9 games):
* Stewart started 3 games and led the U.S. in scoring (11.2), rebounding (7.3), and blocks (1.7) and averaged 19.9 minutes.
* Hartley started all 9 games and was second on the team in scoring (11.1) and assists (3.2) and averaged 3.1 rebounds and a team-high 1.9 steals in team-high 24.8 minutes. She also shot team-high 43.2 percent (team-high 19-of-44) from 3-point range.
* Dolson started 6 games and averaged 9.2 points on 61.0 percent shooting from the field and 4.4 rebounds in 14.2 minutes.
* Mosqueda-Lewis started 2 games and averaged 7.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 2.2 assists and was 15 of 42 from 3-pt range in 19.6 minutes.
* Tuck started 5 games and averaged 3.6 points and 2.4 rebounds in 14.1 minutes.

Once again...

amid a flock of WNBA Stars and former UConn Greats, F Swin Cash, Seattle is named MVP (even though the West lost) of the 2011 WNBA All-Star Game.

However, Cash was wrongly left of the WNBA Top 15 Players of All-Time list. Huskies making the cut were former UConn Greats, G Sue Bird, Seattle and G Diana Taurasi, Phoenix.

2011 (UConn) WNBA All-Star Game

Tune in live tomorrow at 3:30pm ET on ABC to watch 6 former UConn All-Americans/Greats play in the 2011 WNBA All-Star game in San Antonio, TX. The West's starting line-up (voted upon by the fans)includes 4 former Huskies: G Sue Bird, Seattle; G Diana Taurasi, Phoenix; F Swin Cash, Seattle; and (rookie) F Maya Moore, Minnesota; also in the line-up is C Candace Parker, Los Angeles (out w/injury). The East's starting line-up includes 1 former Husky: C Tina Charles, Connecticut; also in the line-up is G Cappie Pondexter, New York; G Katie Douglas, Indiana; F Angel McCoughtry, Atlanta; and F Tamika Catchings, Indiana. Former Husky G Renee Montgomery, Connecticut was named an All-Star reserve (voted upon by the coaches).

Today former UConn women's basketball star Maya Moore has won the 2011 Honda-Broderick Cup for the second straight year as the top female college athlete. Moore, a native of Jefferson City, Missouri who grew up in Lawrenceville, Georgia, has been nominated for the Honda Sports Award for basketball all four years of her college career and won the honor last year. She becomes the 1st-ever player to win the award in back-to-back season and is only the second athlete to be named as Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year twice (Tracy Caulkins won in ‘82 and ‘84). Moore led the UConn team to four Final Four appearances, two national titles and a 150-4 record. She is the fourth-leading scorer in NCAA history, with 3,036 points. Honored as the Capital One University Division Academic All-American of the Year and BIG EAST Scholar-Athlete of the Year in 2010 and 2011, Moore was also selected as a CoSIDA Academic All-American in 2009. A three-time WBCA Wade Trophy honoree and four-time WBCA State Farm First Team All-American, she won the Naismith Trophy, the Associated Press Player of the Year Award and the USBWA Player of the Year Award in 2009 and 2011. She was also the John R. Wooden Award honoree in 2009 and 2011. Moore held a 3.669 GPA in sports media and promotion. She was the #1 draft pick for the WNBA this year and is currently playing with the Minnesota Lynx.

Today UConn's trio of So. C Stefanie Dolson, So. G Bria Hartley and Fr. F Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis were named to the 2011 USA Women's U19 World Championship Team as announced by USA Basketball. They are also joined on the team by UConn commits F/C Breanna Stewart and F Morgan Tuck. The 12-member squad will reassemble July 11-15 for training at the USOTC, before the team travels to Chile for its final preparations. As the winner of the past three U19 World Championships, the USA will look to defend its title at the 2011 U19 Worlds, hosted by Chile from July 21-31 in Puerto Montt and Puerto Varas. The USA has been drawn into Group B for preliminary round play and will tip-off against Japan on July 21 (12:30pm ET), face Russia on July 22 (12:30pm ET) and close the first round against Argentina on July 23 (3:30pm ET). The second round will be played July 25-27, quarterfinals are slated for July 29, semifinals will be held on July 30 and the finals are scheduled for July 31.

Moore History!!!

Today Minnesota Lynx Star and former UConn Great Maya Moore became the 1st ever female basketball player to be signed to an endorsement deal by the Jordan Brand. Recognized as one of the greatest collegiate women’s basketball players to ever play, Moore led the University of Connecticut Huskies to back-to-back NCAA titles in 2009 and 2010. During her tenure at UConn, she re-wrote college basketball’s record books by leading the Huskies to a 150-4 record, including an NCAA Division I basketball record 90-game win streak. Boasting numerous career accolades which includes earning three Wade Trophy awards as the NPOTY (2009-11), three Academic All-American awards (2009-11), four 1st-team All-American awards (2008-11), and most recently being named the top overall pick in the 2011 WNBA draft by the Minnesota Lynx, the 6’0” forward will join a renowned lineup of Jordan Brand athletes highlighted by Derek Jeter, Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony, and Chris Paul.

“I am thrilled to welcome Maya Moore into the Jordan Brand,” said Michael Jordan. “Not only has Maya proven to be a prolific winner on the court, but her hunger and determination to make an impact off the court makes her a valuable addition to the Jordan family. We look forward to working with Maya as she carries her success to the next level.”

Awesome (Recruiting) News!!!!

Today the Top point guard (and #2 overall player) in the ESPN HoopGurlz Class of 2012 Moriah Jefferson (Glenn Heights, TX) verbally committed to Connecticut. Moriah becomes the 3rd player from the Class of 2012 to commit to the Huskies which already includes the #1 overall player Breanna Stewart (NY) and #12 overall Morgan Tuck (IL). She also becomes UConn first-ever recruit from the state of Texas. Her commitment now gives the Huskies the unprecendented recruiting coup of the Top 2 players (#1 Stewart and #2 Jefferson) from one class for the first time in history. Welcome to Storrs, MJ (#2)!!!

Today UConn 4-time All-American Maya Moore has won the 2011 Honda Sports Award in basketball, designating her as the nation’s top collegiate female athlete in the sport for the second straight year. The Honda Sports Award is given annually to the top women athletes in 12 NCAA-sanctioned sports, along with automatic eligibility to become a “Top Three’’ finalist for the Honda-Broderick Cup, which signifies the Collegiate Female Athlete of the Year. She edged fellow nominees Brittney Griner of Baylor, Amber Harris of Xavier and Nnemkadi Ogwumike of Stanford in voting done by 1,000 NCAA member schools. Moore and Harris are now teammates with the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx. Moore is seeking to repeat as the Honda-Broderick Cup winner, which would make her just the second individual to twice be recognized as the Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year. Former Florida swimmer Tracy Caulkins won the award in 1982 and 1984.

And with the 1st pick in 2011 WNBA Draft the Minnesota Lynx select...

Maya Moore from the University of Connecticut

Tonight UConn Sr. All-American Maya Moore officially became the consensus National Player of the Year for 2010-11 as she was named the winner of the 2011 John R. Wooden Award for women's college basketball's player of the year. She won the award as a sophomore in 2009. Former UConn teammate Tina Charles won the award last season (2010).

Today UConn Sr. All-American Maya Moore was named the 2010-11 Naismith Player of the Year for women's college basketball. She becomes the first player in the history of the Naismith Trophy to winner the award twice as a high school athlete (2006 and 2007) and twice as a college athlete (2009 and 2011). Former UConn teammate Tina Charles won the award last season (2010).

1-seed (1/1) Connecticut Huskies (36-2, 19-0 BE)

Results: Notre Dame 72, Connecticut 63
Player of the Game: So. G Skylar Diggins (28p, 4r, 6a, 2s, 39m)
Def. Player of the Game: Sr. W Maya Moore (6dr, 4s, 1b, 40m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. G Bria Hartley (10p, 1r, 3a, 1s, 40m)
Stat of the Game: Pts. in the Paint: UConn 24, Notre Dame 40

Summary: Over. Just like that. Notre Dame's Natalie Novosel was Robin to Notre Dame's All-American Skylar Diggins's Batman while UConn's Sr. All-American Maya Moore flew solo tonight as the consensus National Player of the Year led UConn with 36pts., but didn't receive any help from her teammates are her illustrious 4-year UConn career came to a close tonight as Notre Dame defeated UConn 72-63. The returning players will have all summer to sit on this loss and I hope it boils their blood. If tonight wasn't the toughest loss in UConn history then it's sitting right up there in 2nd. Next year wasn't going to be easy without the services of Maya Moore anyway, but now the challenge has been sent. It's time for the surrounding parts of the Moore era to take ownship and decide tonight they are ready for that challenge. There is no more Moore to lean on and players like Tiffany Hayes and Kelly Faris must decide they WANT to lead this team back to the Final 4 and take the championship. Titles aren't handed to anyone and that was shown tonight. Maya Moore's career may be over, but her legacy at UConn and in WCBB will live on forever. You are a truly a unique, special, outstanding, and amazing young women. Thank you, Maya for everything. Thank you for an awesome 4 years. Thank you!

Today UConn Sr. All-American Maya Moore was named the recipient of the Elite 88 award for the 2011 NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship. The Elite 88, an award founded by the NCAA, recognizes the true essence of the student-athlete by honoring the individual who has reached the pinnacle of competition at the national championship level in his or her sport, while also achieving the highest academic standard among his or her peers. It is presented to the student-athlete with the highest cumulative grade-point average participating at the finals site for each of the NCAA's 88 championships. Moore, majoring in sports media and promotion, currently carries a 3.669 GPA. The four-time All-American forward was presented with the award Sunday evening during the Women's Final Four at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Game notes (pdf) for today's NCAA Final 4 game vs. 2-seed (10/7) Notre Dame Fighting Irish (30-7).

Event: 2011 NCAA Tournament
Location: Conseco Fieldhouse (Indianapolis, IN)
Time: 9:55pm (ET)
TV: ESPN
Internet: ESPN3
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: GameTracker

Today UConn's Sr. Maya Moore was also named the 2010-11 Associated Press Women's National Player of the Year while her head coach Geno Auriemma was named the 2010-11 Associated Press Women's National Co-Coach of the Year. Moore received 37 out of the 39 possible votes and has now won the award for the 2nd time in her career. Auriemma, who shared the award with Stanford's Tara VanDerveer and Miami's Katie Meier as each received 10 votes, has taken home AP Coach of the Year honors seven times, including three times in the last four years.

2010-11 AP Women's National Player of the Year:

Sr. W Maya Moore, Connecticut

2010-11 AP Women's National Co-Coaches of the Year:

Geno Auriemma, Connecticut

Katie Meier, Miami

Tara VanDerveer, Stanford

The best senior in her class...shocking!!!

Today UConn Sr. All-American Maya Moore also took home the 2010-11 Lowe's Senior CLASS Award as the most outstanding senior in the Class of 2011. An acronym for Celebrating Loyalty and Achievement for Staying in School®, the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award focuses on the total student-athlete and encourages students to use their platform in athletics to make a positive impact as leaders in their communities. Moore was recently honored by the College Sports Information Directors of America as the Capital One Academic All-American of the Year. She is involved with Athletes in Action and has attended numerous leadership conferences through the organization. She is also a gifted musician. Moore has been involved with the Children’s Hospital, helping with a teleconference to raise money for sick children as well as visiting children several times. She also volunteered at head coach Geno Auriemma’s charity golf tournament and has helped the Salvation Army.

2010-11 Lowe's Senior CLASS Award winner:
Sr. W Maya Moore, Connecticut

2010-11 Lowe's Senior CLASS teams:
First Team:
Sr. F Erin Anthony, Army
Sr. G Angie Bjorklund, Tennessee
Sr. W Maya Moore, Connecticut
Sr. W Kayla Pedersen, Stanford
Sr. G Danielle Robinson, Oklahoma

Second Team:
Sr. G Dawn Evans, James Madison
Sr. F Amber Harris, Xavier
Sr. G Sam Quigley, DePaul
Sr. G Liz Repella, West Virginia
Sr. G Jasmine Thomas, Duke

Without question the "Most Decorated"...

Today UConn Sr. Maya Moore became the most decorated player in the history of NCAA basketball (men's or women's for that matter) as she was named the winner of the prestigious 2011 State Farm Wade Trophy which is the highest honor in women's college basketball for the (record) third time. Moore has posted a 150-3 record at UConn. She has led the Huskies to an NCAA-record 90-game winning streak, four BIG EAST Championships and four NCAA Women's Final Four appearances. Sunday night her team continues its quest for a third national championship in a row, and eighth overall. While averaging 23.4ppg this season (19.7 points per game in her collegiate career), Moore became the Huskies' all-time leading scorer earlier this season and is only the seventh player in NCAA Division I women's basketball history to score at least 3,000 career points. She is one of only two players to be selected as a First Team All-American four times. She won the BIG EAST Player of the Year Award three times and was voted as the Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA Tournament in 2010. Equally impressive is Moore's performance in the classroom. She recently was named BIG EAST Scholar-Athlete of the Year and the Capital One University Division All-American of the Year by the College Sports Information Directors of America for the second-consecutive year. The Lawrenceville, Ga., native who sports a 3.7 GPA in an individualized major of sports media promotion, is a three-time Academic All-America pick.

2011 State Farm Wade Trophy Winner:

Sr. W Maya Moore, Connecticut

The 2011 State Farm All-America Team was also announced today and Moore became the first player in UConn history to be named to the team all four year's of her career.

2011 State Farm All-America Team:
Sr. F Danielle Adams, Texas A&M
Jr. G Skylar Diggins, Notre Dame
So. C Brittney Griner, Baylor
Sr. F Amber Harris, Xavier
Jr. G Shenise Johnson, Miami
Sr. C Jantel Lavender, Ohio State
Sr. W Maya Moore, Connecticut
Jr. F Nnemkadi Ogwumike, Stanford
Jr. W Shekinna Stricklen, Tennessee
Sr. G Courtney Vandersloot, Gonzaga

Today Connecticut's Super Star Sr. W Maya Moore won her first National Player of the Year award of the season as she was again named the 2010-11 USBWA National Player of the Year. She won this award back in 2009 while former teammate Tina Charles won it last season (2010). She was also named to the 2010-11 USBWA All-America Team for the 4th consecutive season.

2010-11 USBWA National Player of the Year:
Sr. W Maya Moore, Connecticut

2010-11 USBWA National Coach of the Year:
Kim Mulkey, Baylor

2010-11 USBWA National Freshman of the Year:
Fr. G Odyssey Sims, Baylor

2010-11 USBWA All-America Team:
Sr. C Danielle Adams, Texas A&M
So. C Brittney Griner, Baylor
Sr. F Amber Harris, Xavier
Jr. G Shenise Johnson, Miami
Sr. C Jantel Lavender, Ohio State
Sr. W Maya Moore, Connecticut
Jr. F Nnemkadi Ogwumike, Stanford
Sr. G Jeanette Pohlen, Stanford
Jr. W Shekinna Stricklen, Tennessee
Sr. G Courtney Vandersloot, Gonzaga

Today was named to the 2010-11 John R. Wooden All-American Team. She becomes only the 2nd player ever to be named to the Wooden All-American Team all 4 years of her career (joining Courtney Paris, Oklahoma). She is also one of 5 finalists (all 5 on the All-American team) for the 2010-11 John R. Wooden Award presented to the top women's collegiate basketball player. Moore won the 2009 Wooden Award while former teammate Tina Charles took home the honor last season (2010).

2010-11 John R. Wooden All-American Team:
So. C Brittney Griner, Baylor
Sr. W Maya Moore, Connecticut
Jr. F Nnemkadi Ogwumike, Stanford
Sr. G Jeanette Pohlen, Stanford
Sr. G Courtney Vandersloot, Gonzaga

Indy, here we come...

Party in the "Middle" of the 2011 NCAA Women's Final Four!!!

National Semifinals:
Sunday, April 3, 2011

1 Stanford vs. 2 Texas A&M, ESPN 7:00pm ET
1 Connecticut vs. 2 Notre Dame, ESPN 9:30pm ET

1-seed (1/1) Connecticut Huskies (36-1, 19-0 BE)

Results: Connecticut 75, Duke 40
Player of the Game: Sr. W Maya Moore (28p, 10r, 1a, 7s, 2b, 34m)
Def. Player of the Game: Sr. W Maya Moore (9dr, 7s, 2b, 34m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. G Bria Hartley (14p, 6r, 6a, 1s, 35m)
Stat of the Game: Pts. in the Paint: UConn 40, Duke 4

Summary: Even with a bum knee, UConn Sr. All-American wasn't going to be denied a 4th and final trip to the Final Four nor her 3,000th career point. With 7:39 left in the game and Moore sitting on 2,998pts. and a trip to Indy all but locked up, she left the game after banging knees with a Duke defender. She slowly got up and jogged over to the bench as Auriemma called time out. After riding the stationary bike on the sideline, Moore returned to with 4:46 to play and with 3:45 left to play would take and make only one more shot for the game. That beautiful fouline jumper for career point 3,000 was nothing but net. Moore finished the game with 28pts., 10rebs., 1ast., a career-high 7stls, and 2blks. as UConn dominated Duke 75-40 to reached their 4th consecutive and 12th overall Final Four. She becomes only the 7th player in the history of NCAA Women's D-I Basketball to eclipse the 3,000 point mark. Fr. Bria Hartley poured in 14pts., 6rebs, and 6asts. while Jr. Tiffany Hayes overcame first half foul trouble to chip in 11pts. and 5asts. Fr. Stefanie Dolson pounced back from a rough game Georgetown with 12pts. and 6rebs. UConn will now face Big East rival 2-seed Notre Dame for the 4th time this season in the second national semifinal game of the 2011 Final Four in Indianapolis, IN on Sunday, April 3 at 9:30pm ET on ESPN.

2011 Philadelphia Regional All-Tournament Team:
Sr. W Karima Christmas, Duke
Sr. G Lorin Dixon, Connecticut
Fr. G Bria Hartley, Connecticut
Sr. W Maya Moore, Connecticut (MOP)
Sr. G Jasmine Thomas, Duke

3,000 career points

...for UConn Sr. All-Everything MAYA MOORE!!!

Congrats, Maya!!!

And awards season has officially begun...

Today UConn Sr. All-American Maya Moore was unanimously picked as a member of the 2010-11 AP All-American First Team for the record 3rd-straight season and 4th time overall in as many seasons. She becomes only the 2nd player in the history of the AP All-American Teams to be named to the first team all 4 years of her career.

2010-11 AP All-American Teams:
First Team:
Sr. F Danielle Adams Texas A&M (15)
So. C Brittney Griner, Baylor (38)
Sr. C Jantel Lavender, Ohio State (17)
Sr. W Maya Moore, Connecticut* (39) 
Sr. G Jeanette Pohlen, Stanford (18)

Second Team:
Sr. F Amber Harris, Xavier
Sr. G Danielle Robinson, Oklahoma
Jr. F Nnemkadi Ogwumike, Stanford
Sr. G Jasmine Thomas, Duke
Sr. G Courtney Vandersloot, Gonzaga

Third Team:
So. G Skylar Diggins, Notre Dame
Sr. F Victoria Dunlap, Kentucky
Jr. G Shenise Johnson, Miami
Sr. C Ta'Shia Phillips, Xavier
Jr. W Shekinna Strickland, Tennessee

( ) - first team votes
* - unanimous selection

Game notes (pdf) for today's NCAA Elite 8 game vs. 2-seed (6/6) Duke Blue Devils (32-3).

Event: 2011 NCAA Tournament
Location: Liacouras Center (Philadelphia, PA)
Time: 7:00pm (ET)
TV: ESPN
Internet: ESPN3
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: GameTracker

1-seed (1/1) Connecticut Huskies (35-1, 19-0 BE)

Results: Connecticut 68, Georgetown 63
Player of the Game: Sr. W Maya Moore (23p, 14r, 3a, 2s, 2b, 40m)
Def. Player of the Game: So. G Kelly Faris (6dr, 1s, 40m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. G Bria Hartley (17p, 3r, 6a, 36m)
Stat of the Game: Fast Break Pts.: UConn 17, Georgetown 4

Summary: Backed into a corner, UConn Seniors Maya Moore and Lorin Dixon put the Huskies on their backs and willed their team to victory. Moore had 23 points and 14 rebounds which helped the Huskies rally past Georgetown, 68-63. "Maya (and I) decided we didn't want our careers to end here today," Dixon said. "That's just a great feeling. I think everyone wanted to continue the tournament." While Moore put up the numbers, Dixon was the catalyst for the game-changing run. UConn trailed 53-46 with 9:36 left, but responded with a 16-2 run sparked by the 5-foot-4 guard. "Today was a great reflection of what she's been doing for the last month for every single day," UConn coach Geno Auriemma said of Dixon, who finished with four points, four assists and four steals. UConn Fr. Bria Hartley added in 17pts. and 6asts. while hitting huge shots down the stretch of the game to help the Huskies reach the Elite 8.

Game notes (pdf) for today's NCAA Sweet 16 game vs. 5-seed (23/21) Georgetown Hoyas (24-10).

Event: 2011 NCAA Tournament
Location: Liacouras Center (Philadelphia, PA)
Time: 12:00pm (ET)
TV: ESPN
Internet: ESPN3
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: GameTracker

1-seed (1/1) Connecticut Huskies (34-1, 19-0 BE)

Results: Connecticut 64, Purdue 40
Player of the Game: Jr. G Tiffany Hayes (23p, 6r, 4a, 3s, 1b, 37m)
Def. Player of the Game: Jr. G Tiffany Hayes (3dr, 3s, 1b, 37m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. C Stefanie Dolson (11p, 10r, 2a, 3b, 35m)
Stat of the Game: 2nd Chance Pts.: UConn 19, Purdue 2

Summary: UConn All-American Maya Moore ran off the court at Gampel Pavilion one final time, arms raised triumphantly, almost embarrassed as the crowd serenaded her with chants of "Maya, Maya." The senior finished with a double-double, 16pts. and 13rebs. as UConn put on a defensive clinic in the second round of the women's NCAA tournament Tuesday night, beating Purdue 64-40 to advance to the Sweet 16 for the 18th consecutive season which is the longest active streak of advancing out of the NCAA tournament's second round. Moore and fellow senior Lorin Dixon became the only players to finsh their UConn careers perfect at home with a record of 81-0. They went 40-0 at Gampel Pavilion, their on-campus arena, and also went unbeaten (41-0) at their other home court, the XL Center in Hartford. UConn All-American candidate Tiffany Hayes led the Huskies with 23pts., 6rebs, 4asts, 3stls, and 1blk. The victory was UConn's 22nd straight overall and NCAA-record 83rd in a row at home. They will face Big East rival Georgetown on Sunday in the Philadelphia regional semifinal at 12pm on ESPN.

Game notes (pdf) for today's NCAA 2nd Rd game vs. 9-seed Purdue Boilermakers (21-11).

Event: 2011 NCAA Tournament
Location: Gampel Pavilion (Storrs, CT)
Time: 7:05pm (ET)
TV: ESPN
Internet: ESPN3
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: GameTracker

Program Alert!!!

Tomorrow's 2nd Rd game of 1-seed UConn vs. 9-seed Purdue will be televised in its entirety on ESPN & ESPNHD at 7:05pm ET.

1-seed (1/1) Connecticut Huskies (33-1, 19-0 BE)

Results: Connecticut 75, Hartford 39
Player of the Game: Fr. C Stefanie Dolson (12p, 7r, 2a, 1s, 1b, 23m)
Def. Player of the Game: So. G Kelly Faris (4dr, 3s, 31m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. C Stefanie Dolson (12p, 7r, 2a, 1s, 1b, 23m)
Stat of the Game: Pts. in the Paint: UConn 46, Hartford 16

Summary: UConn Fr. Stefanie Dolson scored all 12 of her points in the first half to lead a balanced Connecticut offense, and the overall 1-seed Huskies beat Hartford 75-39 in the opening round ot the 2011 NCAA Tournament. UConn All-American Maya Moore, fellow UConn Fr. Bria Hartley and UConn All-American candidate Tiffany Hayes added 12 points each for the Huskies, who started their journey toward a third consecutive national championship. UConn So. Kelly Faris chipped in 10pts. as all 5 UConn starters scored in double figures. The victory was their 21st straight and 82nd in a row at home, where the Huskies are hosting the 1st two rounds of the NCAA tournament. Hartford is coached by former UConn All-American and National Player of the year Jennifer Rizzotti.

Game notes (pdf) for today's NCAA 1st Rd game vs. 16-seed Hartford Hawks (17-15).

Event: 2011 NCAA Tournament
Location: Gampel Pavilion (Storrs, CT)
Time: 12:05pm (ET)
TV: ESPN2
Internet: ESPN3
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: GameTracker

The 2011 Women's NCAA Tournament #1 Seeds:

1a. Connecticut
(Philadelphia)

1b. Stanford
(Spokane)

1c. Baylor
(Dallas)

1d. Tennessee
(Dayton)



The (overall) 1-seed Connecticut Huskies will face 16-seed Hartford Hawks on Sun., March 20th from Gampel Pavilion at 12:05pm ET on ESPN2.

1/1 Connecticut Huskies (32-1, 19-0 BE)

Results: Connecticut 73, Notre Dame 64
Player of the Game: Fr. C Stefanie Dolson (24p, 9r, 1a, 2b, 40m)
Def. Player of the Game: Sr. W Maya Moore (3dr, 3s, 2b, 40m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. C Stefanie Dolson (24p, 9r, 1a, 2b, 40m)
Stat of the Game: Pts. Off TO's: UConn 20, Notre Dame 12

2011 Big East Tournament Champions!!!

2011 Big East Tournament Most Valuable Player
Sr. W Maya Moore, Connecticut

2011 Big East All-Tournament Team
Fr. C Stefanie Dolson, Connecticut
Fr. G Bria Hartley, Connecticut
Jr. W Keisha Hampton, DePaul
So. G Skylar Diggins, Notre Dame
Jr. G Natalie Novosel, Notre Dame

Summary: Fr. Stefanie Dolson dominated inside with career-high tying 24pts. and 9rebs. while UConn All-American and Tournament MVP Maya Moore added 22p/5r/3a/3s/2b to help UConn fight its way to its 4th straight BET Title with a 73-64 victory over Notre Dame in the Big East Tournament final. The Huskies have now won 17 Big East championships overall. Leading 41-40 early in the second half, UConn went on an 11-0 run to break. Moore, who earned tournament MVP honors for the second time in her stellar career, had three points and two assists during the burst. Moore followed that with a 3-pointer from the corner with 12:44 left to cap the spurt and tie her with Penn State great Kelly Mazzante for ninth place on the career NCAA scoring list with 2,919 points. She ended the game all alone in 9th with 2,921 career points. Moore became only the second two-time MVP of the tournament, joining former UConn great Kara Wolters (1995 and 1996). She is just the second player in conference history to win both the regular season and postseason MVP awards in the same year (Moore also won both awards in 2009 as a sophomore). Shelly Pennefather of Villanova was the only other player to do it (and did it twice as well in 1986 and 1987). It was the Huskies' 81st consecutive victory at home.

Of Note: Even though she earned her 2nd MVP award of the Big East Tournament, Maya Moore would have cast her vote for Fr. Stefanie Dolson, who led the Huskies with 24pts. "I told her she was my MVP," said Moore, who gave Dolson a giant bear hug as the final buzzer sounded. "Just the way she stayed aggressive, stayed confident and finished so well inside for us."