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
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
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
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
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
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
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
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
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
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
Sunday, March 27, 2011
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.
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
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
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
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.
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
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
Monday, March 21, 2011
Sunday, March 20, 2011
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.
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
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
Monday, March 14, 2011
Tuesday, March 08, 2011
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."
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."
Game notes (pdf) for today's BET Championship game vs. 3-seed (10/7) Notre Dame Fighting Irish (26-6, 15-3 BE).
Event: 2011 Big East Tournament
Location: XL Center (Hartford, CT)
Time: 7:00pm (ET)
TV: ESPN
Internet: ESPN3
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: BET Live Stats
Event: 2011 Big East Tournament
Location: XL Center (Hartford, CT)
Time: 7:00pm (ET)
TV: ESPN
Internet: ESPN3
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: BET Live Stats
Monday, March 07, 2011
1/1 Connecticut Huskies (31-1, 18-0 BE)
Results: Connecticut 75, Rutgers 51
Player of the Game: Sr. W Maya Moore (22p, 6r, 5a, 1s, 1b, 30m)
Def. Player of the Game: Fr. C Stefanie Dolson (9dr, 1s, 2b, 30m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. C Stefanie Dolson (12p, 9r, 1a, 1s, 2b, 30m)
Stat of the Game: Free Throws: UConn 17-24, Georgetown 1-4
Summary: Coming off one of the worst offensive games of her stellar career, Maya Moore wasn't about to let it happen twice in a row. The UConn All-American scored 22pts., 6rebs., and 5asts. and So. Kelly Faris added 19pts, 3rebs., and 4asts. to lead Connecticut to a relatively easy win over Rutgers 75-51 in the semifinals of the Big East tournament. Coming off one of the worst offensive games of her career, Moore took only four minutes to eclipse the season-low 6pts. she had against Georgetown. Fr. Stefanie Dolson played great defense which help hold Rutgers post players to a combined 4pts. while adding 12pts. and 9rebs. It will be the 21st time in the past 23 seasons that they are in the championship game. The Huskies will play 3-seed Notre Dame in the championship Tuesday night, in a rematch of the famous 2001 title game that saw UConn win on a buzzer-beater by Sue Bird. UConn is trying to win its fourth straight Big East tournament championship and 17th overall. It was the Huskies' 80th consecutive victory at home and 68th straight conference win. Their last loss in the conference was at Rutgers on Feb. 5, 2008. The Scarlet Knights also handed Connecticut its last home loss in the championship game of the 2007 Big East tournament.
Results: Connecticut 75, Rutgers 51
Player of the Game: Sr. W Maya Moore (22p, 6r, 5a, 1s, 1b, 30m)
Def. Player of the Game: Fr. C Stefanie Dolson (9dr, 1s, 2b, 30m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. C Stefanie Dolson (12p, 9r, 1a, 1s, 2b, 30m)
Stat of the Game: Free Throws: UConn 17-24, Georgetown 1-4
Summary: Coming off one of the worst offensive games of her stellar career, Maya Moore wasn't about to let it happen twice in a row. The UConn All-American scored 22pts., 6rebs., and 5asts. and So. Kelly Faris added 19pts, 3rebs., and 4asts. to lead Connecticut to a relatively easy win over Rutgers 75-51 in the semifinals of the Big East tournament. Coming off one of the worst offensive games of her career, Moore took only four minutes to eclipse the season-low 6pts. she had against Georgetown. Fr. Stefanie Dolson played great defense which help hold Rutgers post players to a combined 4pts. while adding 12pts. and 9rebs. It will be the 21st time in the past 23 seasons that they are in the championship game. The Huskies will play 3-seed Notre Dame in the championship Tuesday night, in a rematch of the famous 2001 title game that saw UConn win on a buzzer-beater by Sue Bird. UConn is trying to win its fourth straight Big East tournament championship and 17th overall. It was the Huskies' 80th consecutive victory at home and 68th straight conference win. Their last loss in the conference was at Rutgers on Feb. 5, 2008. The Scarlet Knights also handed Connecticut its last home loss in the championship game of the 2007 Big East tournament.
Game notes (pdf) for today's BET Semifinal game vs. 4-seed (ARV) Rutgers Scarlet Knights (19-11, 12-5 BE).
Event: 2011 Big East Tournament
Location: XL Center (Hartford, CT)
Time: 6:00pm (ET)
TV: ESPNU
Internet: ESPN3
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: BET Live Stats
Event: 2011 Big East Tournament
Location: XL Center (Hartford, CT)
Time: 6:00pm (ET)
TV: ESPNU
Internet: ESPN3
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: BET Live Stats
Sunday, March 06, 2011
1/1 Connecticut Huskies (30-1, 17-0 BE)
Results: Connecticut 59, Georgetown 43
Player of the Game: Fr. C Stefanie Dolson (24p, 8r, 2s, 2b, 34m)
Def. Player of the Game: So. G Kelly Faris (11dr, 2s, 3b, 36m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. C Stefanie Dolson (24p, 8r, 2s, 2b, 34m)
Stat of the Game: Free Throws: UConn 15-20, Georgetown 5-10
Summary: With UConn All-American Maya Moore struggling for one of the rare times in her stellar career, Fr. Stefanie Dolson took over. She dominated in the post and finished with a career-high 24pts. as the Huskies defeated Georgetown 59-43 in the Big East quarterfinals. UConn (30-1) has won 18 straight games since its lone loss of the season to Stanford on Dec. 30 that snapped the Huskies' record 90-game winning streak. Moore had a terrible offensive game, scoring only 6pts. (2-12 shooting). It was only the fifth time in 147 games that she didn't reach double digits, but she did grab 15rebs. So. Kelly Faris just missed a double-double finishing with 9pts. and 12rebs. and Jr.Tiffany Hayes added 10pts. for the Huskies, who will face Rutgers on Monday night in the semifinals.
Results: Connecticut 59, Georgetown 43
Player of the Game: Fr. C Stefanie Dolson (24p, 8r, 2s, 2b, 34m)
Def. Player of the Game: So. G Kelly Faris (11dr, 2s, 3b, 36m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. C Stefanie Dolson (24p, 8r, 2s, 2b, 34m)
Stat of the Game: Free Throws: UConn 15-20, Georgetown 5-10
Summary: With UConn All-American Maya Moore struggling for one of the rare times in her stellar career, Fr. Stefanie Dolson took over. She dominated in the post and finished with a career-high 24pts. as the Huskies defeated Georgetown 59-43 in the Big East quarterfinals. UConn (30-1) has won 18 straight games since its lone loss of the season to Stanford on Dec. 30 that snapped the Huskies' record 90-game winning streak. Moore had a terrible offensive game, scoring only 6pts. (2-12 shooting). It was only the fifth time in 147 games that she didn't reach double digits, but she did grab 15rebs. So. Kelly Faris just missed a double-double finishing with 9pts. and 12rebs. and Jr.Tiffany Hayes added 10pts. for the Huskies, who will face Rutgers on Monday night in the semifinals.
Game notes (pdf) for today's BET Quarterfinal game vs. 8-seed (17/21) Georgetown Hoyas (22-9, 10-7 BE).
Event: 2011 Big East Tournament
Location: XL Center (Hartford, CT)
Time: 2:30pm (ET)
TV: ESPNU
Internet: ESPN3
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: BET Live Stats
Event: 2011 Big East Tournament
Location: XL Center (Hartford, CT)
Time: 2:30pm (ET)
TV: ESPNU
Internet: ESPN3
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: BET Live Stats
Friday, March 04, 2011
The second half of the 2010-11 Big East Awards (aka the major awards) were announced today at a news conference. The nation's #1 team sweep today's awards. UConn Sr. All-American Maya Moore was named the 2010-11 Big East Player of the Year (unianimous choice) and the 2010-11 Big East Scholar-Athlete of the Year. Moore was also named the 2010-11 Big East Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year (all sports). UConn Fr. Bria Hartley was named the 2010-11 Big East Freshman of the Year. UConn Head Coach Geno Auriemma picked up another COTY award as he was named the 2010-11 Big East Coach of the Year for the 4th consecutive year.
2010-11 Big East Player of the Year:
Sr. W Maya Moore, Connecticut*
2010-11 Big East Freshman of the Year:
Fr. G Bria Hartley, Connecticut
2010-11 Big East Coach of the Year:
Geno Auriemma, Connecticut
2010-11 Big East (WCBB) Scholar-Athlete of the Year:
Sr. W Maya Moore, Connecticut
2010-11 Big East Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year:
Sr. W Maya Moore, Connecticut
* - unanimous selection
2010-11 Big East Player of the Year:
Sr. W Maya Moore, Connecticut*
2010-11 Big East Freshman of the Year:
Fr. G Bria Hartley, Connecticut
2010-11 Big East Coach of the Year:
Geno Auriemma, Connecticut
2010-11 Big East (WCBB) Scholar-Athlete of the Year:
Sr. W Maya Moore, Connecticut
2010-11 Big East Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year:
Sr. W Maya Moore, Connecticut
* - unanimous selection
Thursday, March 03, 2011
The first half of the 2010-11 Big East Awards were announced today through press release (the major awards will be announced tomorrow at a 5pm news conference at the Big East Tournament).
2010-11 Big East Defensive Player of the Year
Sr. F Devereaux Peters, Notre Dame
2010-11 Big East Most Improved Player Award
Jr. G Natalie Novosel, Notre Dame
2010-11 Big East Sixth Man Award
Jr. W Taylor Pikes, DePaul
2010-11 Big East Sportsmanship Award
Sr. G Shelly Bellman, Cincinnati
Sr. G Sam Quigley, DePaul
2010-11 All-Big East Teams:
First Team:
Jr. G Tiffany Hayes, Connecticut
Sr. W Maya Moore, Connecticut*
Jr. W Keisha Hampton, DePaul*
So. G Ta'Shauna "Sugar" Rodgers, Georgetown*
Jr. W Monique Reid, Louisville
Sr. G Angel Robinson, Marquette
So. G Skylar Diggins, Notre Dame*
Jr. G Natalie Novosel, Notre Dame
Sr. F Devereaux Peters, Notre Dame
So. C Kayla Alexander, Syracuse
Sr. G Liz Repella, West Virginia
Second Team^:
Fr. G Bria Hartley, Connecticut
Sr. G Sam Quigley, DePaul
Sr. G Tatiyiana McMorris, Marquette
Sr. G Taneisha Harrison, Pittsburgh
So. C Monique Oliver, Rutgers
RJr. G Khadijah Rushdan, Rutgers
Jr. W April Sykes, Rutgers
So. G Shenneika Smith, St. John's
Jr. F Da'Shena Stevens, St. John's
Jr. G Andrea Smith, South Florida
RSr. W Madina Ali, West Virginia
Honorable Mention:
So. G Kelly Faris, Connecticut
Sr. C Felicia Chester, DePaul
Sr. G Monica McNutt, Georgetown
Fr. G Shoni Schimmel, Louisville
Sr. F Chelsea Cole, Pittsburgh
RJr. G Iasia Hemingway, Syracuse
Freshmen Team:
Fr. G Kayla Cook, Cincinnati
Fr. F Jeanise Randolph, Cincinnati
Fr. C Stefanie Dolson, Connecticut*
Fr. G Bria Hartley, Connecticut*
Fr. G Shoni Schimmel, Louisville*
Fr. F Sheronne Vails, Louisville
Fr. W Katherine Plouffe, Marquette
Fr. F Natalie Achonwa, Notre Dame*
Fr. F Lauren Okafor, Providence
Fr. G Ka-Deidre Simmons, Seton Hall
* - unanimous selection
^ - extra member added due to tie in voting
2010-11 Big East Defensive Player of the Year
Sr. F Devereaux Peters, Notre Dame
2010-11 Big East Most Improved Player Award
Jr. G Natalie Novosel, Notre Dame
2010-11 Big East Sixth Man Award
Jr. W Taylor Pikes, DePaul
2010-11 Big East Sportsmanship Award
Sr. G Shelly Bellman, Cincinnati
Sr. G Sam Quigley, DePaul
2010-11 All-Big East Teams:
First Team:
Jr. G Tiffany Hayes, Connecticut
Sr. W Maya Moore, Connecticut*
Jr. W Keisha Hampton, DePaul*
So. G Ta'Shauna "Sugar" Rodgers, Georgetown*
Jr. W Monique Reid, Louisville
Sr. G Angel Robinson, Marquette
So. G Skylar Diggins, Notre Dame*
Jr. G Natalie Novosel, Notre Dame
Sr. F Devereaux Peters, Notre Dame
So. C Kayla Alexander, Syracuse
Sr. G Liz Repella, West Virginia
Second Team^:
Fr. G Bria Hartley, Connecticut
Sr. G Sam Quigley, DePaul
Sr. G Tatiyiana McMorris, Marquette
Sr. G Taneisha Harrison, Pittsburgh
So. C Monique Oliver, Rutgers
RJr. G Khadijah Rushdan, Rutgers
Jr. W April Sykes, Rutgers
So. G Shenneika Smith, St. John's
Jr. F Da'Shena Stevens, St. John's
Jr. G Andrea Smith, South Florida
RSr. W Madina Ali, West Virginia
Honorable Mention:
So. G Kelly Faris, Connecticut
Sr. C Felicia Chester, DePaul
Sr. G Monica McNutt, Georgetown
Fr. G Shoni Schimmel, Louisville
Sr. F Chelsea Cole, Pittsburgh
RJr. G Iasia Hemingway, Syracuse
Freshmen Team:
Fr. G Kayla Cook, Cincinnati
Fr. F Jeanise Randolph, Cincinnati
Fr. C Stefanie Dolson, Connecticut*
Fr. G Bria Hartley, Connecticut*
Fr. G Shoni Schimmel, Louisville*
Fr. F Sheronne Vails, Louisville
Fr. W Katherine Plouffe, Marquette
Fr. F Natalie Achonwa, Notre Dame*
Fr. F Lauren Okafor, Providence
Fr. G Ka-Deidre Simmons, Seton Hall
* - unanimous selection
^ - extra member added due to tie in voting
Tuesday, March 01, 2011
Today UConn Sr. All-American Maya Moore was named Big East Player of the Week for a Big East single-season record 8th time. Moore averaged 21ppg, 7.3rpg and 4.3apg, while shooting 52.4 percent from the floor and leading the Huskies to a 3-0 week in the Big East and an undefeated Big East Regular Season Championship for the 3rd straight year. She scored 20 points and dished out five assists against only one turnover in the Huskies' 80-59 victory over Seton Hall on Feb. 22. She also pulled down six rebounds and buried three 3-point field goals against the Pirates. She followed that up with another 20-point effort at No. 18/19 Georgetown on Feb. 26, connecting 8-of-9 from the free throw line and hauling in eight rebounds. She capped the week with a 23-point, eight-rebound effort against Syracuse in her last regular-season home game. Moore made 11-of-13, adding eight rebounds in the 82-47 victory over the Orange. Moore has scored at least 20 points 71 times in her career and has netted double-figure points in all but four of her 146 career games. Moore has tallied the BIG EAST honor eight times this year, surpassing the record that was shared by Nykesha Sales (1997-98) and Angel McCoughtry (2008-09). It was also the 12th time in her career that she has been named the BIG EAST Player of Week, tying Rebecca Lobo and McCoughtry for the most weekly honors in a career.
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