1/2 Connecticut Huskies (12-0)
Results: Connecticut 95, Oregon 51
Player of the Game: Sr. G Caroline Doty (14p, 12r, 7a, 4s, 2b, 26m)
Def. Player of the Game: Sr. G Caroline Doty (8dr, 4s, 2b, 26m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. F Morgan Tuck (10p, 7r, 3a, 5s, 2b, 27m)
Stat of the Game: Assist/TO: UConn 29/14, Oregon 9/27
Summary: UConn 5th-year Sr. G Caroline Doty had the best game of her ENTIRE Husky career today as she led UConn to an easy win over Oregon, 95-51. Doty finished the game with a season-high 14pts., career-high 12rebs., 7asts., and 4stls. in 26mins. UConn All-American candidate So. W Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis finished with a game-high 19pts. while Fr. G Moriah Jefferson and F Morgan Tuck finished with 10pts. each off the bench.
Monday, December 31, 2012
UConn All-American candidate Jr. C Stefanie Dolson made the Big East Weekly Honor Roll after posting a double-double with 10pts. and 14rebs. to help the Huskies defeated No. 1/1 Stanford on the road. She guarded Stanford All-American Chiney Ogwumike, who went 6-of-22.
Game notes (pdf) for today's game at Oregon Ducks (2-9).
Location: Matthew Knight Arena (Eugene, OR)
Time: 3:00pm (ET)
TV: PAC 12 Network
Internet: None
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: GoDucks.com
Location: Matthew Knight Arena (Eugene, OR)
Time: 3:00pm (ET)
TV: PAC 12 Network
Internet: None
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: GoDucks.com
Saturday, December 29, 2012
2/2 Connecticut Huskies (11-0)
Results: Connecticut 61, Stanford 35
Player of the Game: Jr. C Stefanie Dolson (10p, 14r, 3a, 1s, 29m)
Def. Player of the Game: Jr. C Stefanie Dolson (11dr, 1s, 29m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. F Breanna Stewart (9p, 6r, 2s, 24m)
Stat of the Game: FG%: UConn 37.5%, Stanford 19.3%
Summary: Still to come...
Results: Connecticut 61, Stanford 35
Player of the Game: Jr. C Stefanie Dolson (10p, 14r, 3a, 1s, 29m)
Def. Player of the Game: Jr. C Stefanie Dolson (11dr, 1s, 29m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. F Breanna Stewart (9p, 6r, 2s, 24m)
Stat of the Game: FG%: UConn 37.5%, Stanford 19.3%
Summary: Still to come...
Game notes (pdf) for today's game at 1/1 Stanford Cardinal (11-0).
Location: Maples Pavilion (Stanford, CA)
Time: 4:00pm (ET)
TV: ESPNU
Internet: ESPN3
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: GameTracker
Location: Maples Pavilion (Stanford, CA)
Time: 4:00pm (ET)
TV: ESPNU
Internet: ESPN3
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: GameTracker
Sunday, December 23, 2012
UConn All-American candidate Fr. F Breanna Stewart was named the Big East Freshman of the Week for the second time in her career after averaging 24ppg and 10rpg in a 2-0 week for the Huskies, which included wins over Oakland and at Hartford. Stewart had 21 points and 13 rebounds against Oakland. She was 10-of-17 from the floor, recorded two blocks and two steals while eight of her 13 boards came on the offensive glass. She followed that up with a 27-point, seven-rebound effort at Hartford. Her career-high 27 came on 9-of-13 shooting in only 25 minutes of action. She shot 63 percent for the week.
UConn All-American Jr. G Bria Hartley made the Big East Weekly Honor Roll after shooting 67 percent for the week and averaging 18ppg. She had 10 assists on the week with only two turnovers and added 10 steals and 4.5 rpg.
UConn All-American Jr. G Bria Hartley made the Big East Weekly Honor Roll after shooting 67 percent for the week and averaging 18ppg. She had 10 assists on the week with only two turnovers and added 10 steals and 4.5 rpg.
Saturday, December 22, 2012
2/2 Connecticut Huskies (10-0)
Results: Connecticut 102, Hartford 45
Player of the Game: Fr. F Breanna Stewart (27p, 7r, 1a, 2s, 2b, 25m)
Def. Player of the Game: Jr. G Bria Hartley (3dr, 5s, 30m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. F Breanna Stewart (27p, 7r, 1a, 2s, 2b, 25m)
Stat of the Game: Pts. in the Paint: UConn 52, Oakland 4
Summary: UConn All-American candidate Fr. F Breanna Stewart scored a career-high 27 points and four teammates also scored in double figures as UConn easily defeated Hartford 102-45. A pregame ceremony honored the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, with youth players from Newtown joining the teams on court. It was the fifth time that Stewart, a freshman, had led the Huskies (10-0) in scoring this season. Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis had 21 points, Kelly Faris 18, Bria Hartley 15, and Stefanie Dolson 10 for UConn (10-0). Stewart also had a team-high seven rebounds. The Huskies return to action next Saturday at 4pm on ESPNU when they visit Maple Pavilion on the campus of Stanford to take on the #1-ranked Cardinal.
Results: Connecticut 102, Hartford 45
Player of the Game: Fr. F Breanna Stewart (27p, 7r, 1a, 2s, 2b, 25m)
Def. Player of the Game: Jr. G Bria Hartley (3dr, 5s, 30m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. F Breanna Stewart (27p, 7r, 1a, 2s, 2b, 25m)
Stat of the Game: Pts. in the Paint: UConn 52, Oakland 4
Summary: UConn All-American candidate Fr. F Breanna Stewart scored a career-high 27 points and four teammates also scored in double figures as UConn easily defeated Hartford 102-45. A pregame ceremony honored the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, with youth players from Newtown joining the teams on court. It was the fifth time that Stewart, a freshman, had led the Huskies (10-0) in scoring this season. Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis had 21 points, Kelly Faris 18, Bria Hartley 15, and Stefanie Dolson 10 for UConn (10-0). Stewart also had a team-high seven rebounds. The Huskies return to action next Saturday at 4pm on ESPNU when they visit Maple Pavilion on the campus of Stanford to take on the #1-ranked Cardinal.
Game notes (pdf) for today's game at Hartford Hawks (8-2).
Location: Chase Family Arena (Hartford, CT)
Time: 1:00pm (ET)
TV: SNY
Internet: SNY.tv
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: GameTracker
Location: Chase Family Arena (Hartford, CT)
Time: 1:00pm (ET)
TV: SNY
Internet: SNY.tv
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: GameTracker
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
2/2 Connecticut Huskies (9-0)
Results: Connecticut 97, Oakland 25
Player of the Game: Jr. G Bria Hartley (21p, 6r, 4a, 5s, 32m)
Def. Player of the Game: Jr. G Bria Hartley (4dr, 5s, 32m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. F Breanna Stewart (21p, 13r, 2a, 2b, 20m)
Stat of the Game: Pts. in the Paint: UConn 52, Oakland 4
Summary: With Caroline Doty back in the starting line-up where she belongs, the Huskies offense found its rhythm once again! Led by UConn All-American Jr. G Bria Hartley's 19 first half outburst (Oakland as a team only scored 12), UConn ran over Oakland 97-25 for there easiest victory of the season. Playing with patches in honor of the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy, the Huskies came back from their exam break focused on defense and executing on offense. They scored a season-high 61 points in the first half on 66% FG shooting. Coming off the bench for the first time this season, All-American candidate Fr. F Breanna Stewart had her 2nd career double-double finishing with a career-high tying 21pts. and a career-high 13rebs. while So. G Brianna Banks was a star herself off the bench finishing with 16pts., but more impressively was how she scored (she had a very sweet move to the basket where all she needed was one step after the FT line and she finished with a lay-up in the lane)!!
Results: Connecticut 97, Oakland 25
Player of the Game: Jr. G Bria Hartley (21p, 6r, 4a, 5s, 32m)
Def. Player of the Game: Jr. G Bria Hartley (4dr, 5s, 32m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. F Breanna Stewart (21p, 13r, 2a, 2b, 20m)
Stat of the Game: Pts. in the Paint: UConn 52, Oakland 4
Summary: With Caroline Doty back in the starting line-up where she belongs, the Huskies offense found its rhythm once again! Led by UConn All-American Jr. G Bria Hartley's 19 first half outburst (Oakland as a team only scored 12), UConn ran over Oakland 97-25 for there easiest victory of the season. Playing with patches in honor of the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy, the Huskies came back from their exam break focused on defense and executing on offense. They scored a season-high 61 points in the first half on 66% FG shooting. Coming off the bench for the first time this season, All-American candidate Fr. F Breanna Stewart had her 2nd career double-double finishing with a career-high tying 21pts. and a career-high 13rebs. while So. G Brianna Banks was a star herself off the bench finishing with 16pts., but more impressively was how she scored (she had a very sweet move to the basket where all she needed was one step after the FT line and she finished with a lay-up in the lane)!!
Game notes (pdf) for today's game vs. Oakland Grizzlies (5-5).
Location: XL Center (Hartford, CT)
Time: 7:00pm (ET)
TV: SNY
Internet: SNY.tv
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: GameTracker
Note: The UConn WBB team will hold special pre-game ceremony before Wednesday’s game in honor of the tragic incidents that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown last Friday. Fans are asked to be in their seats for these games by 6:50 p.m. for the ceremonies. In response to the grief and shock accompanying the tragedy in Newtown last Friday, the University of Connecticut has created a memorial scholarship fund to honor those who died. The Sandy Hook School Memorial Scholarship Fund at the University of Connecticut will cover college costs for any students who currently attend the elementary school, as well as siblings of those killed in the assault and dependents of teachers and other adults who also lost their lives, who are accepted to attend the University in the future. UConn’s Hall of Fame women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma and his wife, Kathy, have made an $80,000 lead gift to the fund. Donations will be collected through the University of Connecticut Foundation to establish a fund in anticipation of supporting the Sandy Hook Elementary students enrolled in the K-4 grades today who will be of college age beginning in approximately 2021. For siblings and dependents of those who died, funds will be immediately expendable to provide them with scholarship assisstance. To the extent that funds are available, they will be awarded on the basis of financial need. If any funds remain once the needs of the groups above have been met, they will be used to benefit any future students from Newtown who attend UConn. To learn more about the The Sandy Hook School Memorial Scholarship and how you can donate, please click here.
Location: XL Center (Hartford, CT)
Time: 7:00pm (ET)
TV: SNY
Internet: SNY.tv
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: GameTracker
Note: The UConn WBB team will hold special pre-game ceremony before Wednesday’s game in honor of the tragic incidents that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown last Friday. Fans are asked to be in their seats for these games by 6:50 p.m. for the ceremonies. In response to the grief and shock accompanying the tragedy in Newtown last Friday, the University of Connecticut has created a memorial scholarship fund to honor those who died. The Sandy Hook School Memorial Scholarship Fund at the University of Connecticut will cover college costs for any students who currently attend the elementary school, as well as siblings of those killed in the assault and dependents of teachers and other adults who also lost their lives, who are accepted to attend the University in the future. UConn’s Hall of Fame women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma and his wife, Kathy, have made an $80,000 lead gift to the fund. Donations will be collected through the University of Connecticut Foundation to establish a fund in anticipation of supporting the Sandy Hook Elementary students enrolled in the K-4 grades today who will be of college age beginning in approximately 2021. For siblings and dependents of those who died, funds will be immediately expendable to provide them with scholarship assisstance. To the extent that funds are available, they will be awarded on the basis of financial need. If any funds remain once the needs of the groups above have been met, they will be used to benefit any future students from Newtown who attend UConn. To learn more about the The Sandy Hook School Memorial Scholarship and how you can donate, please click here.
Thursday, December 06, 2012
2/2 Connecticut Huskies (8-0)
Results: Connecticut 67, Penn State 52
Player of the Game: So. W Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis (25p, 5r, 1a, 4s, 35m)
Def. Player of the Game: Sr. G Kelly Faris (1dr, 5s, 1b, 36m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. F Breanna Stewart (7p, 7r, 2a, 2b, 20m)
Stat of the Game: Personal Fouls: UConn 16, Penn State 22
Summary: This game was so horrible to watch that it made the UConn-Maryland game look like work of art. Led once again by UConn All-American candidates Sr. G Kelly Faris' superb defense and So. W Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis' outstanding offense, the Huskies pulled away late to defeat Penn State, 67-52. There were so many fouls called in this game, that neither team could get into any kind of rhythm and both teams' coaches actually tried to get thrown out so they didn't have to stay any longer than necessary.
Results: Connecticut 67, Penn State 52
Player of the Game: So. W Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis (25p, 5r, 1a, 4s, 35m)
Def. Player of the Game: Sr. G Kelly Faris (1dr, 5s, 1b, 36m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. F Breanna Stewart (7p, 7r, 2a, 2b, 20m)
Stat of the Game: Personal Fouls: UConn 16, Penn State 22
Summary: This game was so horrible to watch that it made the UConn-Maryland game look like work of art. Led once again by UConn All-American candidates Sr. G Kelly Faris' superb defense and So. W Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis' outstanding offense, the Huskies pulled away late to defeat Penn State, 67-52. There were so many fouls called in this game, that neither team could get into any kind of rhythm and both teams' coaches actually tried to get thrown out so they didn't have to stay any longer than necessary.
Game notes (pdf) for today's game vs. 10/10 Penn State Lady Lions (6-1).
Location: Gampel Pavilion (Storrs, CT)
Time: 7:00pm (ET)
TV: SNY
Internet: SNY.tv
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: GameTracker
Note: The UConn Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will host their annual Holiday Toy Drive at the women's basketball game on Thursday and the men's basketball game versus Harvard on December 7. The toy drive will benefit local children in need and will be donated to the Salvation Army in Willimantic and the Connecticut Children's Medical Center in Hartford. Fans are encouraged to bring new toys to the North, South and East Entrances until halftime.
Location: Gampel Pavilion (Storrs, CT)
Time: 7:00pm (ET)
TV: SNY
Internet: SNY.tv
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: GameTracker
Note: The UConn Student-Athlete Advisory Committee will host their annual Holiday Toy Drive at the women's basketball game on Thursday and the men's basketball game versus Harvard on December 7. The toy drive will benefit local children in need and will be donated to the Salvation Army in Willimantic and the Connecticut Children's Medical Center in Hartford. Fans are encouraged to bring new toys to the North, South and East Entrances until halftime.
Monday, December 03, 2012
2/2 Connecticut Huskies (7-0)
Results: Connecticut 63, Maryland 48
Player of the Game: Sr. G Kelly Faris (8p, 7r, 7a, 8s, 34m)
Def. Player of the Game: Sr. G Kelly Faris (4dr, 8s, 34m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. F Breanna Stewart (13p, 6r, 2a, 31m)
Stat of the Game: Turnovers: UConn 17, Maryland 26
Summary: The game wasn't pretty, not by a long stretch, but a win is a win. Led by UConn All-American candidate Sr. G Kelly Faris' offense and superb defense, UConn held Maryland at bay long enough to pull off the victory, 63-48. Faris held Maryland's 1st Team All-American Jr. F Alyssa Thomas to just 6pts. on 2 of 12 shooting and forced her into 8 TO's all while having a near quadruple-double herself with 8pts., 7rebs, 7asts., and a career-high 8stls. Fellow UConn All-American candidates Jr. C Stefanie Dolson and Fr. F Breanna Stewart chipped in 14p/8r and 13p/6r, respectively. UConn's offense struggled for the first time this season yet its defense was stellar all game holding Maryland to 35% shooting and forcing them into 26 TO's. UConn So. G Brianna Banks continues to impress off the bench scoring 11pts. and hitting some tough 3's down the stretch to end any hope of a Maryland comeback while fellow So. W Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis left the game late in the 1st half with a quad contusion and is listed as questionable for Thursday's game at home against 10/10 Penn State.
Results: Connecticut 63, Maryland 48
Player of the Game: Sr. G Kelly Faris (8p, 7r, 7a, 8s, 34m)
Def. Player of the Game: Sr. G Kelly Faris (4dr, 8s, 34m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. F Breanna Stewart (13p, 6r, 2a, 31m)
Stat of the Game: Turnovers: UConn 17, Maryland 26
Summary: The game wasn't pretty, not by a long stretch, but a win is a win. Led by UConn All-American candidate Sr. G Kelly Faris' offense and superb defense, UConn held Maryland at bay long enough to pull off the victory, 63-48. Faris held Maryland's 1st Team All-American Jr. F Alyssa Thomas to just 6pts. on 2 of 12 shooting and forced her into 8 TO's all while having a near quadruple-double herself with 8pts., 7rebs, 7asts., and a career-high 8stls. Fellow UConn All-American candidates Jr. C Stefanie Dolson and Fr. F Breanna Stewart chipped in 14p/8r and 13p/6r, respectively. UConn's offense struggled for the first time this season yet its defense was stellar all game holding Maryland to 35% shooting and forcing them into 26 TO's. UConn So. G Brianna Banks continues to impress off the bench scoring 11pts. and hitting some tough 3's down the stretch to end any hope of a Maryland comeback while fellow So. W Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis left the game late in the 1st half with a quad contusion and is listed as questionable for Thursday's game at home against 10/10 Penn State.
UConn So. G Brianna Banks made the Big East Weekly Honor Roll after scoring a career-high 20pts. to go along with 3rebs., 5asts., and 4stls. in a 1-0 week for Connecticut. Banks, who had more threes in this one game (4) than all of last season combined (3), led the Huskies to a 101-41 victory over Colgate last Wednesday (their only game for the week).
KML injury update
So. W Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis has returned to practice and will play/start Monday vs. 9/10 Maryland. KML originally suffered a concussion last Saturday (against Purdue in the Paradise Jam).
Game notes (pdf) for today's game vs. 9/10 Maryland Terrapins (4-1).
Event: 2012 Women's Jimmy V Classic
Location: XL Center (Hartford, CT)
Time: 7:00pm (ET)
TV: ESPN2
Internet: ESPN3 (subject to blackout)
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: GameTracker
Event: 2012 Women's Jimmy V Classic
Location: XL Center (Hartford, CT)
Time: 7:00pm (ET)
TV: ESPN2
Internet: ESPN3 (subject to blackout)
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: GameTracker
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
2/2 Connecticut Huskies (6-0)
Results: Connecticut 101, Colgate 41
Player of the Game: So. G Brianna Banks (20p, 3r, 5a, 4s, 25m)
Def. Player of the Game: Sr. G Kelly Faris (2dr, 3s, 21m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. F Breanna Stewart (12p, 8r, 1a, 2s, 2b, 20m)
Stat of the Game: Pts. in the Paint: UConn 50, Colgate 2
Summary: If the Big East Most Improved Award was being handed out this week, the clear favorite to win would be UConn's own So. G Brianna Banks. Brianna hit more 3's in today's game (4) than ALL of last season combined (3) and scored a career-high 20pts. off the bench to lead UConn as they easily dominated Colgate, 101-41. Sr. G Kelly Faris came out of the gates firing and boy was she on fire, finishing with season-high 17pts. on 5-6 shooting (3-3 from three), 3rebs., 5asts., and 3 stls. The Huskies dominated in the post finishing with a 50-2 advantage.
Results: Connecticut 101, Colgate 41
Player of the Game: So. G Brianna Banks (20p, 3r, 5a, 4s, 25m)
Def. Player of the Game: Sr. G Kelly Faris (2dr, 3s, 21m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. F Breanna Stewart (12p, 8r, 1a, 2s, 2b, 20m)
Stat of the Game: Pts. in the Paint: UConn 50, Colgate 2
Summary: If the Big East Most Improved Award was being handed out this week, the clear favorite to win would be UConn's own So. G Brianna Banks. Brianna hit more 3's in today's game (4) than ALL of last season combined (3) and scored a career-high 20pts. off the bench to lead UConn as they easily dominated Colgate, 101-41. Sr. G Kelly Faris came out of the gates firing and boy was she on fire, finishing with season-high 17pts. on 5-6 shooting (3-3 from three), 3rebs., 5asts., and 3 stls. The Huskies dominated in the post finishing with a 50-2 advantage.
KML injury update
So. W Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis will not play today vs Colgate as she recovers from a concussion suffered on Saturday (against Purdue in the Paradise Jam). She continues to be evaluated on a day-to-day basis and according to Geno, she is probable to return Monday vs. Maryland.
Game notes (pdf) for today's game vs. Colgate Raiders (2-3).
Location: XL Center (Hartford, CT)
Time: 7:00pm (ET)
TV: SNY
Internet: SNY.tv
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: GameTracker
Location: XL Center (Hartford, CT)
Time: 7:00pm (ET)
TV: SNY
Internet: SNY.tv
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: GameTracker
Monday, November 26, 2012
UConn All-American candidate Fr. F Breanna Stewart made the Big East Weekly Honor Roll after averaging 19.0ppg, 6.7rpg and blocking seven shots in a 3-0 week for Connecticut. The Huskies won the Paradise Jam with a victory over No. 12/14 Purdue, led by Stewart’s 17 points. Stewart was named the tournament MVP. Against Marist, she had her first career double-double with 20pts. and 10rebs.
KML injury update
Per @UConnWBB twitter,
So. W Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis will not practice today as she recovers from a concussion suffered on Saturday (against Purdue in the Paradise Jam). She is listed as doubtful to play this Wednesday vs. Colgate and will continued to be evaluated on a day-to-day basis.
So. W Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis will not practice today as she recovers from a concussion suffered on Saturday (against Purdue in the Paradise Jam). She is listed as doubtful to play this Wednesday vs. Colgate and will continued to be evaluated on a day-to-day basis.
Saturday, November 24, 2012
2/2 Connecticut Huskies (5-0)
Results: Connecticut 91, Purdue 57
Player of the Game: Fr. F Breanna Stewart (17p, 4r, 4a, 3b, 21m)
Def. Player of the Game: So. C Kiah Stokes (3dr, 1s, 3b, 17m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. F Breanna Stewart (17p, 4r, 4a, 3b, 21m)
Stat of the Game: Pts. Off TOs: UConn 39, Purdue 13
Summary: UConn All-American candidate Fr. F Breanna Stewart scored 17 points to lead the Huskies to yet another route in the Paradise Jam tournament. This time it was a 91-57 rout of 14/12 Purdue in the championship game. All-American candidate So. W Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis added 15pts. for UConn before leaving with just over 2 minutes left after taking what appeared to be an inadvertent elbow to the head. The defending Big Ten champions were blown out despite shooting 13 of 22 from 3-point range. The Huskies had four players in double figures and dominated inside, outscoring Purdue 46-8 in the paint and blocking seven shots. Stewart was named the 2012 Paradise Jam Tournament MVP (2nd freshman to win, the other Maya Moore) while KML was named to the All-Tournament team. Connecticut has won 49 straight games in regular-season tournaments, dating back to December, 1992 and a loss to Vanderbilt in the Hilton Head Super Shootout.
Results: Connecticut 91, Purdue 57
Player of the Game: Fr. F Breanna Stewart (17p, 4r, 4a, 3b, 21m)
Def. Player of the Game: So. C Kiah Stokes (3dr, 1s, 3b, 17m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. F Breanna Stewart (17p, 4r, 4a, 3b, 21m)
Stat of the Game: Pts. Off TOs: UConn 39, Purdue 13
Summary: UConn All-American candidate Fr. F Breanna Stewart scored 17 points to lead the Huskies to yet another route in the Paradise Jam tournament. This time it was a 91-57 rout of 14/12 Purdue in the championship game. All-American candidate So. W Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis added 15pts. for UConn before leaving with just over 2 minutes left after taking what appeared to be an inadvertent elbow to the head. The defending Big Ten champions were blown out despite shooting 13 of 22 from 3-point range. The Huskies had four players in double figures and dominated inside, outscoring Purdue 46-8 in the paint and blocking seven shots. Stewart was named the 2012 Paradise Jam Tournament MVP (2nd freshman to win, the other Maya Moore) while KML was named to the All-Tournament team. Connecticut has won 49 straight games in regular-season tournaments, dating back to December, 1992 and a loss to Vanderbilt in the Hilton Head Super Shootout.
Game notes (pdf) for today's game vs 14/12 Purdue Boilermakers (5-0).
Event: 2012 Women's Paradise Jam
Location: St. Thomas Sports and Fitness Center (St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.)
Time: 8:15pm (ET)
TV: SNY
Internet: SNY.tv
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: ESPN Gamecast
Event: 2012 Women's Paradise Jam
Location: St. Thomas Sports and Fitness Center (St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.)
Time: 8:15pm (ET)
TV: SNY
Internet: SNY.tv
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: ESPN Gamecast
Friday, November 23, 2012
2/2 Connecticut Huskies (4-0)
Results: Connecticut 81, Marist 39
Player of the Game: Fr. F Breanna Stewart (20p, 10r, 1b, 22m)
Def. Player of the Game: So. W Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis (5dr, 3s, 29m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. F Breanna Stewart (20p, 10r, 1b, 22m)
Stat of the Game: Pts. in the Paint: UConn 26, Marist 4
Summary: Four games into the season, and nobody has come within 30 points of Connecticut. UConn All-American candidate Fr. F Breanna Stewart had her first career double-double with 20pts. and 10rebs. as the Huskies continued to roll through the Paradise Jam tournament with a very easy 81-39 win over Marist. All-American candidate So. W Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis added 15pts. for UConn while Sr. G Kelly Faris chipped in 10pts. UConn blew the game open early, holding Marist without a field goal for more than 13 minutes while building a 42-14 halftime lead. Fr. G Moriah Jefferson finished with a career-high 10pts. off the bench.
Results: Connecticut 81, Marist 39
Player of the Game: Fr. F Breanna Stewart (20p, 10r, 1b, 22m)
Def. Player of the Game: So. W Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis (5dr, 3s, 29m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. F Breanna Stewart (20p, 10r, 1b, 22m)
Stat of the Game: Pts. in the Paint: UConn 26, Marist 4
Summary: Four games into the season, and nobody has come within 30 points of Connecticut. UConn All-American candidate Fr. F Breanna Stewart had her first career double-double with 20pts. and 10rebs. as the Huskies continued to roll through the Paradise Jam tournament with a very easy 81-39 win over Marist. All-American candidate So. W Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis added 15pts. for UConn while Sr. G Kelly Faris chipped in 10pts. UConn blew the game open early, holding Marist without a field goal for more than 13 minutes while building a 42-14 halftime lead. Fr. G Moriah Jefferson finished with a career-high 10pts. off the bench.
Game notes (pdf) for today's game vs Marist Red Foxes (2-2).
Event: 2012 Women's Paradise Jam
Location: St. Thomas Sports and Fitness Center (St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.)
Time: 8:15pm (ET)
TV: SNY
Internet: SNY.tv
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: ESPN Gamecast
Event: 2012 Women's Paradise Jam
Location: St. Thomas Sports and Fitness Center (St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.)
Time: 8:15pm (ET)
TV: SNY
Internet: SNY.tv
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: ESPN Gamecast
Thursday, November 22, 2012
2/2 Connecticut Huskies (3-0)
Results: Connecticut 95, Wake Forest 34
Player of the Game: Fr. F Breanna Stewart (20p, 6r, 2s, 3b, 22m)
Def. Player of the Game: Fr. F Breanna Stewart (6dr, 2s, 3b, 22m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. F Breanna Stewart (20p, 6r, 2s, 3b, 22m)
Stat of the Game: Fast Break Pts.: UConn 27, Wake Forest 7
Summary: UConn All-American candidates Fr. F Breanna Stewart and So. W Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis scored 20pts. and 16pts. respectively to help the Huskies easily rout Wake Forest 95-34 in the opening game of the Paradise Jam. Fr. F Morgan Tuck added a career-high 16pts. off the bench. UConn dominated from the start, scoring the game's first 12 points and carrying a 45-12 lead into halftime. The Huskies held the Demon Deacons to just four field goals in the first 20 minutes. It took 7 minutes for Wake Forest to hit its first basket and the Demon Deacons missed their last 15 shots from the field in the first half. All-American Jr. G Bria Hartley played in her first game of the season after missing the first two with a sprained left ankle. She had eight points in 15 minutes.
Results: Connecticut 95, Wake Forest 34
Player of the Game: Fr. F Breanna Stewart (20p, 6r, 2s, 3b, 22m)
Def. Player of the Game: Fr. F Breanna Stewart (6dr, 2s, 3b, 22m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. F Breanna Stewart (20p, 6r, 2s, 3b, 22m)
Stat of the Game: Fast Break Pts.: UConn 27, Wake Forest 7
Summary: UConn All-American candidates Fr. F Breanna Stewart and So. W Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis scored 20pts. and 16pts. respectively to help the Huskies easily rout Wake Forest 95-34 in the opening game of the Paradise Jam. Fr. F Morgan Tuck added a career-high 16pts. off the bench. UConn dominated from the start, scoring the game's first 12 points and carrying a 45-12 lead into halftime. The Huskies held the Demon Deacons to just four field goals in the first 20 minutes. It took 7 minutes for Wake Forest to hit its first basket and the Demon Deacons missed their last 15 shots from the field in the first half. All-American Jr. G Bria Hartley played in her first game of the season after missing the first two with a sprained left ankle. She had eight points in 15 minutes.
Game notes (pdf) for today's game vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons (2-1).
Event: 2012 Women's Paradise Jam
Location: St. Thomas Sports and Fitness Center (St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.)
Time: 6:00pm (ET)
TV: SNY
Internet: SNY.tv
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: ESPN Gamecast
Event: 2012 Women's Paradise Jam
Location: St. Thomas Sports and Fitness Center (St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.)
Time: 6:00pm (ET)
TV: SNY
Internet: SNY.tv
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: ESPN Gamecast
Monday, November 19, 2012
UConn All-American candidate Fr. F Breanna Stewart was named the Big East Freshman of the Week for the 1st time in her very early career after averaging 16.0 ppg and 5.5 rpg while helping UConn to a 2-0 week including a win at 16/13 Texas A&M. where she had 11pts. and 6rebs. In her debut, Stewart led UConn with 21pts. in a victory against the College of Charleston while adding 5rebs and 4stls.
UConn All-American candidate Jr. C Stefanie Dolson made the Big East Weekly Honor Roll after tying her career-high with 24pts., 6rebs., 5asts. and 3stls. while shooting 73 percent from the floor to lead the Huskies past No. 16/13 Texas A&M on the road. In the season opening win against College of Charleston, she had a near triple-double with 11pts., 9rebs., and a career-high 8asts.
UConn All-American candidate Jr. C Stefanie Dolson made the Big East Weekly Honor Roll after tying her career-high with 24pts., 6rebs., 5asts. and 3stls. while shooting 73 percent from the floor to lead the Huskies past No. 16/13 Texas A&M on the road. In the season opening win against College of Charleston, she had a near triple-double with 11pts., 9rebs., and a career-high 8asts.
Additional Statistics (G2)
Game 2 (Texas A&M):
Cumulative:
P/R/A = Points + Rebounds + Assists totals
EFF = Efficiency Rating [(Pts. + Rebs. + Asts. + Stls. + Blks.) - (FGM + FTM + TOs)]
+/- = Plus/Minus Rating (amount score increases/decreases during time player is on the court)
MINS
|
P/R/A
|
EFF
|
P/M
| ||
3
|
Tuck
|
21
|
11
|
2
|
6
|
4
|
Jefferson
|
21
|
11
|
9
|
14
|
5
|
Doty
|
18
|
11
|
7
|
15
|
13
|
Banks
|
18
|
5
|
2
|
18
|
23
|
Mosqueda-Lewis
|
26
|
26
|
21
|
22
|
30
|
Stewart
|
19
|
17
|
11
|
20
|
31
|
Dolson
|
29
|
35
|
31
|
27
|
32
|
Buck
|
3
|
2
|
2
|
-1
|
34
|
Faris
|
28
|
18
|
17
|
22
|
41
|
Stokes
|
16
|
9
|
11
|
12
|
Cumulative:
MINS
|
P/R/A
|
EFF
|
P/M
| ||
3
|
Tuck
|
21.5
|
18.0
|
13.0
|
22.5
|
4
|
Jefferson
|
22.0
|
12.0
|
7.0
|
26.0
|
5
|
Doty
|
17.0
|
11.5
|
8.5
|
23.0
|
13
|
Banks
|
17.5
|
10.0
|
8.5
|
25.5
|
23
|
Mosqueda-Lewis
|
28.5
|
28.5
|
24.5
|
38.0
|
30
|
Stewart
|
21.0
|
22.0
|
19.5
|
29.0
|
31
|
Dolson
|
27.5
|
31.5
|
28.0
|
44.0
|
32
|
Buck
|
6.0
|
4.0
|
3.0
|
-2.0
|
34
|
Faris
|
26.0
|
16.0
|
15.5
|
30.5
|
41
|
Stokes
|
12.5
|
7.5
|
8.5
|
3.5
|
P/R/A = Points + Rebounds + Assists totals
EFF = Efficiency Rating [(Pts. + Rebs. + Asts. + Stls. + Blks.) - (FGM + FTM + TOs)]
+/- = Plus/Minus Rating (amount score increases/decreases during time player is on the court)
Sunday, November 18, 2012
2/2 Connecticut Huskies (2-0)
Results: Connecticut 81, Texas A&M 50
Player of the Game: Jr. C Stefanie Dolson (24p, 6r, 5a, 3s, 1b, 29m)
Def. Player of the Game: Jr. C Stefanie Dolson (4dr, 3s, 1b, 29m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. F Breanna Stewart (11p, 6r, 19m)
Stat of the Game: Pts. in the Paint: UConn 42, Texas A&M 12
Summary: The new and improved Stef Dolson is here and my firends, she is here to stay!! UConn All-American candidate Jr. C Stefanie Dolson was unstoppable in the first half scoring at will in the post (thanks to numerous, on-the-money post-entry feeds from the guards) and off the dribble no matter who was guarding her en route to 20 first-half points. She would finish the game with a career-high tying 24pts. to go along with 6r/5a/3s/1b as UConn used an early 2nd half run to blow out Texas A&M on their homecourt, 81-50. All-American candidates So. W Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis and Sr. G Kelly Faris were both solid all game adding 16p/5r/5a and 10p/2r/6a, respectively. The Huskies as a team had 27 assists on 32 made baskets and dominated the Aggies in the paint all game long. The frosh struggle in their first true road test of the season especially in the first half, but calmed down in the 2nd to each put up some respectable stats. All-American candidate Fr. F Breanna Stewart shrugged of early foul trouble to finish with 11pts. and 6rebs. including 2 three's early in the 2nd half that helped put the game out of reach for UConn. The Huskies will now head to the U.S. Virgin Islands (St. Thomas) for the 2012 Paradise Jam where they will play 3 games in the days starting on Thanksgiving. All-American Jr. G Bria Hartley is still listed as questionable, but has started practicing with the team in little drills.
Results: Connecticut 81, Texas A&M 50
Player of the Game: Jr. C Stefanie Dolson (24p, 6r, 5a, 3s, 1b, 29m)
Def. Player of the Game: Jr. C Stefanie Dolson (4dr, 3s, 1b, 29m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. F Breanna Stewart (11p, 6r, 19m)
Stat of the Game: Pts. in the Paint: UConn 42, Texas A&M 12
Summary: The new and improved Stef Dolson is here and my firends, she is here to stay!! UConn All-American candidate Jr. C Stefanie Dolson was unstoppable in the first half scoring at will in the post (thanks to numerous, on-the-money post-entry feeds from the guards) and off the dribble no matter who was guarding her en route to 20 first-half points. She would finish the game with a career-high tying 24pts. to go along with 6r/5a/3s/1b as UConn used an early 2nd half run to blow out Texas A&M on their homecourt, 81-50. All-American candidates So. W Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis and Sr. G Kelly Faris were both solid all game adding 16p/5r/5a and 10p/2r/6a, respectively. The Huskies as a team had 27 assists on 32 made baskets and dominated the Aggies in the paint all game long. The frosh struggle in their first true road test of the season especially in the first half, but calmed down in the 2nd to each put up some respectable stats. All-American candidate Fr. F Breanna Stewart shrugged of early foul trouble to finish with 11pts. and 6rebs. including 2 three's early in the 2nd half that helped put the game out of reach for UConn. The Huskies will now head to the U.S. Virgin Islands (St. Thomas) for the 2012 Paradise Jam where they will play 3 games in the days starting on Thanksgiving. All-American Jr. G Bria Hartley is still listed as questionable, but has started practicing with the team in little drills.
Game notes (pdf) for today's game at 16/13 Texas A&M Aggies.
Location: Reed Arena (College Station, TX)
Time: 2:30pm (ET)
TV: ESPN2
Internet: ESPN3 (subject to blackout)
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: Aggies.com
Location: Reed Arena (College Station, TX)
Time: 2:30pm (ET)
TV: ESPN2
Internet: ESPN3 (subject to blackout)
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: Aggies.com
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Hartley injury update
Per Rich Elliott's UConn Blog,
UConn All-American Jr. G Bria Hartley, as anticipated, will not play at No. 16 Texas A&M this coming Sunday. She will miss her 2nd straight game due to a sprained left ankle. Hartley is listed as questionable for UConn’s game against Wake Forest at the Paradise Jam in the U.S. Virgin Islands Nov. 22. Hartley took another step forward in her recovery today by taking part in shooting drills with the team in practice.
“She did some stuff the last two days and said it felt really good,’’ Auriemma said. “So it feels a lot better than it did Sunday. So that’s a good sign. I’m really, really optimistic. Not about this weekend, but she’ll be back soon.’’
Huskies coach Geno Auriemma said today that Hartley participated in drills on the side Tuesday and Wednesday.
UConn All-American Jr. G Bria Hartley, as anticipated, will not play at No. 16 Texas A&M this coming Sunday. She will miss her 2nd straight game due to a sprained left ankle. Hartley is listed as questionable for UConn’s game against Wake Forest at the Paradise Jam in the U.S. Virgin Islands Nov. 22. Hartley took another step forward in her recovery today by taking part in shooting drills with the team in practice.
“She did some stuff the last two days and said it felt really good,’’ Auriemma said. “So it feels a lot better than it did Sunday. So that’s a good sign. I’m really, really optimistic. Not about this weekend, but she’ll be back soon.’’
Huskies coach Geno Auriemma said today that Hartley participated in drills on the side Tuesday and Wednesday.
Finally, SOMEONE got it right!
Today all five (eventual) starters for the UConn women’s basketball team were named to the 2012-13 Naismith Women’s Early Season Watch List as announced by the Atlanta Tipoff Club. Sr. G Kelly Faris, All-American Jr. G Bria Hartley, Jr. C Stefanie Dolson, So. W Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis, and Fr. F Breanna Stewart all earned a spot on the early season list. The Huskies led all schools with their five selections, and I'm guessing no school in the past has ever been able to make this claim. Stewart was the only freshman named to the list while KML was one of only two sophomores. Dolson, Hartley and Mosqueda-Lewis were also named to the John R. Wooden Award Preseason Top-30 and the Preseason Wade Watch List, while Hartley and Mosqueda-Lewis were selected as Honorable Mention Preseason All-Americans. The 50 player watch list was compiled by the Atlanta Tipoff Club’s Board of Selectors, which based its criteria on player performances from the previous year and expectations for the 2012-13 college basketball season. The Naismith Women’s College Player of the Year presented by AT&T will be awarded during the 2013 Final Four on April 8, 2013, in New Orleans, LA.
Note: Finally, after all these years SOMEONE figured out that value isn't just based on points scored and recognized Sr. G Kelly Faris for all her hardwork and all of the contributions she brings to this Husky squad as their clear MVP. Bravo, Atlanta Tipoff Club, you guys/gals definitely got it right!!!
Note: Finally, after all these years SOMEONE figured out that value isn't just based on points scored and recognized Sr. G Kelly Faris for all her hardwork and all of the contributions she brings to this Husky squad as their clear MVP. Bravo, Atlanta Tipoff Club, you guys/gals definitely got it right!!!
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Huskies Ink One
Early this morning, UConn commit Sania Chong officially became a UConn Husky after signing and faxing her Letter of Intent to the UConn AD office. The 75th-rated prospect by ESPN HoopGurlz is the lone member of the future class of 2017. Chong, a 5'9 G from Ossining HS (NY), averaged 33.3ppg, 5.2rpg, 9.7apg, 5.0spg and 1.4bpg last season in leading Ossining to a 23-1 record and its second straight Section 1 Class AA championship. Her team ultimately advanced to the Class AA state semifinals. Through 70 career games at Ossining, Chong has amassed 2,060 points (29.4), 412 rebounds (5.9), 473 assists (6.8) and 362 steals (5.2).
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Additional Statistics (G1)
Cumulative/Game 1 (College of Charleston):
P/R/A = Points + Rebounds + Assists totals
EFF = Efficiency Rating [(Pts. + Rebs. + Asts. + Stls. + Blks.) - (FGM + FTM + TOs)]
+/- = Plus/Minus Rating (amount score increases/decreases during time player is on the court)
MINS
|
P/R/A
|
EFF
|
+/-
| ||
3
|
Tuck
|
22
|
25
|
24
|
39
|
4
|
Jefferson
|
23
|
13
|
5
|
38
|
5
|
Doty
|
16
|
12
|
10
|
31
|
13
|
Banks
|
17
|
15
|
15
|
33
|
23
|
Mosqueda-Lewis
|
31
|
31
|
28
|
54
|
30
|
Stewart
|
23
|
27
|
28
|
38
|
31
|
Dolson
|
26
|
28
|
25
|
61
|
32
|
Buck
|
9
|
6
|
4
|
-3
|
34
|
Faris
|
24
|
14
|
14
|
39
|
41
|
Stokes
|
9
|
6
|
6
|
-5
|
P/R/A = Points + Rebounds + Assists totals
EFF = Efficiency Rating [(Pts. + Rebs. + Asts. + Stls. + Blks.) - (FGM + FTM + TOs)]
+/- = Plus/Minus Rating (amount score increases/decreases during time player is on the court)
Sunday, November 11, 2012
2/2 Connecticut Huskies (1-0)
Results: Connecticut 103, Charleston 39
Player of the Game: So.W Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis (19p, 8r, 4a, 5s, 31m)
Def. Player of the Game: Fr. F Breanna Stewart (4dr, 4s, 1b, 23m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. F Breanna Stewart (21p, 5r, 1a, 4s, 1b, 23m)
Stat of the Game: Fast Break Pts.: UConn 29, Charleston 5
Summary: The highly-touted #1 recruiting class of 2012 finally made their UConn debuts and they did not disappoint!!! Consensus HS Player of the Year and Big East Preseason Freshman of the Year Breanna Stewart got the starting nod and led the way for the Huskies with 21pts., 5rebs., and 4stls while fellow frosh Morgan Tuck and Moriah Jefferson chipped in 15p/6r/4a and 4p/4r/5a, respectively as UConn routed the College of Charleston 103-39. The team was still without All-American Jr. Bria Hartley, but once again managed to break the 100-pt. barrier (3rd straight game). However, the Huskies two other All-American candidates stepped up big time in her absence as Kaleena Mosqueda and Stefanie Dolson each gave their best all-around performances of their careers. KML finished with 19p/8r/4a/5s while Dolson nearly had a triple-double with 11p/9r/8a. UConn assisted on 32 of 42 baskets and shot a blistering 64% from the field and 47% from 3 for the entire game. What is scary is that as a unit they weren't even that cohesive. They all just made a ton of individually brilliant plays within the offensive flow of the game and played stifling defense in the first half. One can only begin to imagine how phenomenal this team will eventually be come March once they've truly had a chance to gel and learn to play with one another.
Results: Connecticut 103, Charleston 39
Player of the Game: So.W Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis (19p, 8r, 4a, 5s, 31m)
Def. Player of the Game: Fr. F Breanna Stewart (4dr, 4s, 1b, 23m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. F Breanna Stewart (21p, 5r, 1a, 4s, 1b, 23m)
Stat of the Game: Fast Break Pts.: UConn 29, Charleston 5
Summary: The highly-touted #1 recruiting class of 2012 finally made their UConn debuts and they did not disappoint!!! Consensus HS Player of the Year and Big East Preseason Freshman of the Year Breanna Stewart got the starting nod and led the way for the Huskies with 21pts., 5rebs., and 4stls while fellow frosh Morgan Tuck and Moriah Jefferson chipped in 15p/6r/4a and 4p/4r/5a, respectively as UConn routed the College of Charleston 103-39. The team was still without All-American Jr. Bria Hartley, but once again managed to break the 100-pt. barrier (3rd straight game). However, the Huskies two other All-American candidates stepped up big time in her absence as Kaleena Mosqueda and Stefanie Dolson each gave their best all-around performances of their careers. KML finished with 19p/8r/4a/5s while Dolson nearly had a triple-double with 11p/9r/8a. UConn assisted on 32 of 42 baskets and shot a blistering 64% from the field and 47% from 3 for the entire game. What is scary is that as a unit they weren't even that cohesive. They all just made a ton of individually brilliant plays within the offensive flow of the game and played stifling defense in the first half. One can only begin to imagine how phenomenal this team will eventually be come March once they've truly had a chance to gel and learn to play with one another.
Game notes (pdf) for today's game vs. Charleston Cougars.
Location: Gampel Pavilion (Storrs, CT)
Time: 1:30pm (ET)
TV: SNY
Internet: SNY.tv
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: GameTracker
Location: Gampel Pavilion (Storrs, CT)
Time: 1:30pm (ET)
TV: SNY
Internet: SNY.tv
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: GameTracker
Friday, November 09, 2012
The UConn trio of All-American Jr. G Bria Hartley, Jr. C Stefanie Dolson, and So. W Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis were named to the 2012-13 John R. Wooden Award Preseason Top-30 as announced by the Los Angeles Athletic Club on Friday. The list is comprised of 30 student-athletes who, based on last year’s individual performance and team records, are the early front-runners for college basketball’s most prestigious honor.
UConn led all schools with 3 selections while the Big East led all conferences with seven selections, followed by the ACC with six, the Big 12 and Big 10 with five each, the SEC, Pac-12 and CAA with two, and the Ivy League with one. Duke C Elizabeth Williams and Mosqueda-Lewis were the only sophomores chosen.
This marks the second straight appearance on the preseason list for Dolson and Hartley.
Predictions
Connecticut Record:
37-2, 18-1 (BE)
Big East Standings:
1. Connecticut
2. Louisville
3. Notre Dame
4. Rutgers
5. DePaul
6. Syracuse
7. St. John’s
8. South Florida
9. Georgetown
10. Cincinnati
11. Villanova
12. Marquette
13. Pittsburgh
14. Seton Hall
15. Providence
Big East Awards:
POTY - Sr. G Skylar Diggins, Notre Dame
FOTY - Fr. F Breanna Stewart, Connecticut
COTY - Jeff Walz, Louisville
6th Man - Fr. F Morgan Tuck, Connecticut
MIP - Jr. F Natalie Achonwa, Notre Dame
Big East Tournament Champs:
Connecticut
National Awards:
POTY - Sr. C Brittney Griner, Baylor
FOTY - Fr. F Breanna Stewart, Connecticut
COTY - Jeff Walz, Louisville
WBCA Coaches' All-Americans:
Sr. F Elena Delle Donne, Delaware
Sr. G Skylar Diggins, Notre Dame
Jr. G Chelsea Gray, Duke
Sr. C Brittney Griner, Baylor
Jr. G Bria Hartley, Connecticut
So. W Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis, Connecticut
Jr. F Chiney Ogwumike, Stanford
Jr. G Odyssey Sims, Baylor
Jr. F Alyssa Thomas, Maryland
So. C Elizabeth Williams, Duke
Honorable Mentions:
Sr. G A'dia Mathies, Kentucky
Jr. G Shoni Shimmel, Louisville
Fr. F Breanna Stewart, Connecticut
Final 4 Teams:
Baylor
Connecticut
Duke
Louisville
National Champion:
Connecticut
(preseason poll results: 27/38 or 71% of you agree with this prediction)
37-2, 18-1 (BE)
Big East Standings:
1. Connecticut
2. Louisville
3. Notre Dame
4. Rutgers
5. DePaul
6. Syracuse
7. St. John’s
8. South Florida
9. Georgetown
10. Cincinnati
11. Villanova
12. Marquette
13. Pittsburgh
14. Seton Hall
15. Providence
Big East Awards:
POTY - Sr. G Skylar Diggins, Notre Dame
FOTY - Fr. F Breanna Stewart, Connecticut
COTY - Jeff Walz, Louisville
6th Man - Fr. F Morgan Tuck, Connecticut
MIP - Jr. F Natalie Achonwa, Notre Dame
Big East Tournament Champs:
Connecticut
National Awards:
POTY - Sr. C Brittney Griner, Baylor
FOTY - Fr. F Breanna Stewart, Connecticut
COTY - Jeff Walz, Louisville
WBCA Coaches' All-Americans:
Sr. F Elena Delle Donne, Delaware
Sr. G Skylar Diggins, Notre Dame
Jr. G Chelsea Gray, Duke
Sr. C Brittney Griner, Baylor
Jr. G Bria Hartley, Connecticut
So. W Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis, Connecticut
Jr. F Chiney Ogwumike, Stanford
Jr. G Odyssey Sims, Baylor
Jr. F Alyssa Thomas, Maryland
So. C Elizabeth Williams, Duke
Honorable Mentions:
Sr. G A'dia Mathies, Kentucky
Jr. G Shoni Shimmel, Louisville
Fr. F Breanna Stewart, Connecticut
Final 4 Teams:
Baylor
Connecticut
Duke
Louisville
National Champion:
Connecticut
(preseason poll results: 27/38 or 71% of you agree with this prediction)
Thursday, November 08, 2012
The Freshmen
#4 G Moriah Jefferson
If speed kills, then Mo deserves the electric chair. That's how fast Geno's first-ever recruit from Texas actually is on the court. This lightning-quick guard, is a tornado. And like a tornado, if you misjudge her abilites, she will catch before you could blink and leave you in pieces. Reports say she is a true floor general and is already displaying leadership skills well beyond her years. And with Hartley being out, she may start her first game in a Husky uniform in that PG spot. UConn has lacked a true PG with scoring capabilities since Renee Montgomery's graduation in 2009. If Mo can hit open shots and dribble penetrate to either score or dish with regularity, she and UConn will be unstoppable. And she's just a freshman folks. Wow! Can you imagine with all the talent on this team, if Geno designates her as his starting PG from day 1 and keeps her there even when Hartley returns? He said the next couple of years were going to be special in Storrs, and I'm so sure he's right that I'm already excited to find out just how special they really going to be.
#30 F Breanna Stewart
And speaking of special, I think you'll find the consensus HS POTY and #1 recruit Breanna Stewart's picture listed next to that word in Webster's Dictionary. Already being touted as maybe the best recruit in the history of the UConn program, Stewie, as her teammates call her, isn't taking any praise lightly or for granted. She is here to become the best and work her butt off everyday to get there. She knows she has the chance to leave UConn in the same breath as the long list of Husky Greats that have come before her and she is off to a great start. In just two exhibition games, she has already provided fans and media with plenty of ohs and ahs; from a pull-up 3 on the break to a tip-in around the rim to a nasty block from out of nowhere. Breanna just has that incredible knack for being in the right place at the right time and she can do it all: score from anywhere (inside the arena), handle the ball, pass, defend, block shots, rebound, hit 3's, finish with either hand, create her own shot, and has just about every post move you can think of in her arsenal. If it were up to me, she would start from day 1, but Geno's the expert so I will trust his judgment if she doesn't(but it won't take long if she doesn't...she's just that good). These next four years are going to be out-of-this-world spectacular. So UConn fans all around the world buckle up and get to know #30 fast because they're going to go by in a blur. And I assure you, you won't want to miss a thing.
#3 F Morgan Tuck
Wearing the #3 jersey at UConn comes with a TON of pressure and this frosh is more than ready to take on that challenge. Perhaps the least talked about freshman of the self-proclaimed "Three Musketeers" (a nickname I hate, btw. Come on girls, you can think of something better!!), Morgan Tuck may just turn out to be the best of the 3 in the end. Like her fellow frosh Stewie, she too has the total post arsenal and can step out and hit the 3 easily. Where they differ is in their bodies and comfort zones. While Stewie is a post in a guard's body who loves mixing things up all over the court, Morgan is a post in post's body who loves being in the post while occasionally stepping out to nail a 3. She is strong, physical, confident, and determined. She is also a lot like Kelly Faris in the sense that she won't blow you away in any one particular area, but she just finds a way to get it done, but unlike Kelly, Morgan can flat out score! She'll always fill up the stat sheet and while she may have a quiet game here and there, I don't ever expect her to have a bad one. I also expect Morgan to be a big game player, so be on the look out for increased numbers against ranked foes and when the tournaments come rolling around. She may just be the most competitive person on this team, and if she can infuse that will into her teammates - this team is going to go from very good to ____ (we need to invent a new word for scary) good by March.
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