Wednesday, November 30, 2011

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

Monday, November 28, 2011

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.

Sunday, November 27, 2011

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

Saturday, November 26, 2011

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

Friday, November 25, 2011

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

Monday, November 21, 2011

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

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

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

Sunday, November 13, 2011

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

Wednesday, November 09, 2011

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

Thursday, November 03, 2011

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

Tuesday, November 01, 2011

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.