2/2 Connecticut Huskies (12-2, 2-1 BE)

Results: Notre Dame 74, Connecticut 67 (OT)
Player of the Game: Sr. G Natalie Novosel, ND (20p, 5r, 3a, 3s, 41m)
Def. Player of the Game: Sr. G Brittany Mallory, ND (2dr, 2s, 1b, 40m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. W Kaleena M. Lewis (7p, 4r, 3a, 1s, 1b, 33m)
Stat of the Game: FT Shooting: UConn 12-20, Notre Dame 23-29

Summary: Once again it was close, but NOT close enough. This time the Huskies led Notre Dame by 2 with just over 20 seconds remaining in regulation, only to turn the ball over (on a no-call, but whatever) and allowed Notre Dame to score and send the game into overtime. Notre Dame then out-scored UConn 11-4 in the OT to give the Huskies their 2nd loss of the season winning by the score of 74-67. Notre Dame's All-American candidates Sr. G Natalie Novosel and Jr. G Skylar Diggins led teh way for the Fighting Irish with 20pts and 22pts., respectively while UConn was led by their All-American candidate So. G Bria Hartley who finished with a game-high 25pts.

Game notes (pdf) for today's game at 3/3 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (14-1, 2-0 BE).

Location: Joyce Center (South Bend, IN)
Time: 4:00pm (ET)
TV: CBS
Internet: None
Radio: UConn Radio Network/WTIC
Live Stats: GameTracker

2/2 Connecticut Huskies (12-1, 2-0 BE)

Results: Connecticut 79, West Virginia 60
Player of the Game: Jr. G Kelly Faris (14p, 5r, 5a, 6s, 1b, 34m)
Def. Player of the Game: Jr. G Kelly Faris (4dr, 6s, 1b, 34m)
Fr. Player of the Game: Fr. W Kaleena M. Lewis (12p, 5r, 3a, 3s, 32m)
Stat of the Game: Turnovers: UConn 13, WVU 29

Summary: To say that this game was physical would be putting it lightly, it was like "Fight Club" out there. UConn All-American candidate So. G Bria Hartley led the Huskies with 18pts. and Jr. G Kelly Faris added 14p/5r/5a/6s/1b as UConn pulled away in the 2nd half to defeat West Virginia, 79-60. Ice bags in the locker room told the story of his team's win over West Virginia much better than the stat sheet. Five players scored in double figures as UConn extended its NCAA-record home winning streak to 93 games. All-American candidate Sr. G Tiffany Hayes had 13 points, Fr. W Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis added 12, and RJr. G Caroline Doty chipped in 11.

"There were a lot of knockdowns, a lot of takedowns in this game today," UConn Head Coach Geno Auriemma said. "There is a lot of ice right now in the locker room."

Game notes (pdf) for today's game vs. West Virginia Mountaineers (10-3, 1-0 BE).

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

UConn All-American candidate Sr. G Tiffany Hayes was named to the Big East Weekly Honor Roll this week after she went 8-of-11, including a pair of 3-pointers, in the Huskies win against Fairfield on Dec. 29. She scored 23 points in just 27 minutes of action, adding five rebounds and a pair of assists. She moved into 19th place on UConn’s all-time scoring list with 1,413 career points.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2/2 Connecticut Huskies (8-0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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