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  • Connecticut guard Paige Bueckers (5) drives against Butler guard Upe Atosu (21) during the second quarter of an NCAA college basketball game in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021.
    Sports
    Bueckers, Edwards propel No. 1 UConn women past Butler 97-68
    INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Paige Bueckers made the key passes, Aaliyah Edwards handled the boards. The scoring, both stellar freshmen did their share and more for No. 1 Connecticut. Bueckers...
    By MARK AMBROGI
  • UConn guard Paige Bueckers (5) drives against Butler guard Upe Atosu (21) on Saturday.
    ‘Enjoyable to watch’: Bueckers’ rare ability leads to two UConn...
  • UConn forward Aaliyah Edwards (3) tries to grab a loose ball in front of Butler forward Nyamer Diew (13) on Saturday.
    Sports
    Freshmen Edwards, Bueckers lead No. 1 UConn past Butler
  • Feb 27, 2021; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; Connecticut Huskies guard James Bouknight (middle) is fouled by Marquette Golden Eagles guard Greg Elliott (right) in the first half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports
    UConn
    Bouknight, Cole lead UConn rout of Marquette
  • UConn's Nika Muhl enjoyed a breakout performance in Thursday's win at Creighton, scoring 19 points.
    UConn sees tantalizing possibilities after Muhl breaks out
  • UConn's Paige Bueckers (5) drives to the basket against Butler's Genesis Parker (2) during a January game in Storrs.
    Sports
    No. 1 UConn at Butler: Time, TV and what you need to know
  • Guard Greg Elliott and Marquette will take on UConn on Saturday at Gampel Pavilion.
    UConn
    Men’s basketball gameday: Marquette at UConn
  • UConn
    UConn can’t overlook an improving Marquette squad
    Coach Dan Hurley and the UConn men's basketball team will host Marquette on Saturday. The Huskies, still battling for an NCAA tournament berth, are in no position to overlook Eagles, who topped North Carolina on the road this week. By David Borges
  • Sports
    No. 1 UConn wins Big East regular-season title with rout
    Connecticut guard Nika Muhl (10) knocks the ball away from Creighton guard DeArica Pryor (3) in the fourth quarter during an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Geno Auriemma doesn't profess to be hip, so even he wasn't exactly sure what he meant when he disclosed his new term of endearment for Nika Muhl. “She’s my slime, man. What can I tell you?” the Connecticut coach said.... By ERIC OLSON
  • Sports
    UConn women claim another Big East regular-season title
    UConn's Nika Muhl (10) makes a layup against Creighton's Chloe Dworak (24) in the first quarter on Thursday in Omaha, Neb. No. 1 UConn clinched its 20th Big East title, and first since 2011, after seven seasons in the AAC. By Doug Bonjour
  • Sports
    From high school valedictorian, to walk-on at UConn
    Autumn Chassion is a freshman on the UConn women's basketball team. August 2020 Chassion is the Huskies’ first walk-on since Ansonia’s Tierney Lawlor, who appeared in 123 games between 2013-17, and one of seven freshmen currently on the roster. By Doug Bonjour
  • Sports
    UConn’s Jones, short on words, high on work ethic, potential
    UConn freshman defensive line and former Wilbur Cross star Travis Jones runs off Rentschler Field in East Hartford at halftime in the season opener against University of Central Florida Knights in an American Athletic Conference matchup Thursday night August 30, 2018. UFC won, 56-17. Jones, out of Wilbur Cross, is a massive young man embracing a massive role for a program set to reboot after skipping the 2020 season. By Mike Anthony
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  • Women’s Basketball Gameday: No. 1 UConn at Oklahoma
  • Takeaways from UConn’s win over Ole Miss at the Paradise Jam
  • Game Day: UConn vs. St. John’s
  • UConn women lose out on another recruit as Boston chooses SC
  • Sports
    UConn bigs Olivia Nelson-Ododa, Aaliyah Edwards meshing well
    UConn's Olivia Nelson-Ododa (20) and Aailiyah Edwards (3) defend against Seton Hall on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2020 in South Orange, N.J. As March approaches, the chemistry between Aaliyah Edwards and Olivia Nelson-Ododa is only growing. By Doug Bonjour
  • Sports
    No. 1 UConn at Creighton: Time, TV and what you need to know
    Dec 17, 2020; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma and Creighton Bluejays head coach Jim Flanery meet after the game at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. UConn defeated Creighton 80-47. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports UConn will look to keep its momentum rolling when it visits Big East foe Creighton on Thursday. By Doug Bonjour
  • UConn
    R.J. Cole emerging as UConn’s No. 2 scorer
    R.J. Cole is UConn's second-leading scorer after a 17-point effort on Tuesday at Georgetown (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) R.J. Cole had already had great success against Georgetown before Tuesday’s sublime performance, and he’s emerging as UConn’s No. 2 scorer. By David Borges
  • UConn
    Cole, Bouknight lead UConn over Georgetown
    UConn's James Bouknight plays against Villanova on Saturday in Villanova, Pa. Bouknight had 20 points and 10 rebounds in the Huskies' win against Georgetown on Tuesday. It wasn’t pretty, but UConn got big second-half efforts from R.J. Cole and James Bouknight to beat Georgetown on Tuesday night. By David Borges
  • Sports
    Auriemma trying to bring some normalcy to UConn road trips
    UConn head coach Geno Auriemma directs his team against Xavier during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers) The Huskies, back in the Big East for the first time in eight seasons, are in midst of their longest stretch of road games since 1980. By Doug Bonjour
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  • Sports
    Geno Auriemma, UConn find simpler is better in practice
    UConn's Olivia Nelson-Ododa (20) looks to pass as Paige Bueckers (5) looking on during a win at St. John's last week. The Huskies, winners of eight straight, appear to be rounding into form at just the right time. By Doug Bonjour
  • UConn
    Men’s basketball gameday: UConn at Georgetown
    Connecticut's James Bouknight plays during an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) UConn’s been a good rebounding team this season, but no one in the Big East has been better on the boards than Patrick Ewing’s Georgetown. By David Borges
  • UConn
    UConn can’t afford slip-up at Georgetown
    Coach Dan Hurley and UConn visit Big East-rival Georgetown on Tuesday night. Georgetown seriously hurt Seton Hall’s NCAA tourney hopes Saturday and could do the same to UConn on Tuesday night. By David Borges
  • UConn
    Ryan Boatright joins the UConn Territory podcast
    Connecticut's Ryan Boatright points during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Cincinnati in the quarterfinals of the American Athletic Conference tournament, Friday, March 13, 2015, in Hartford, Conn. UConn won 57-54. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) UConn Territory podcast: Ryan Boatright talks about the strange start to his college career, his complicated relationship with Shabazz Napier, the 2014 title and more. By David Borges
  • UConn
    Big East is very bubblicious all of a sudden
    UConn's R.J. Cole dribbles against Villanova on Saturday. The conference appeared to have five or six NCAA tournament teams a week ago, but after Saturday, that number could be greatly reduced. By David Borges
  • Sports
    UConn's offense has 'gotten into a groove' — and here's why
    UConn's Christyn Williams, center, drives the ball upcourt against Xavier on Saturday. With the NCAA Tournament just around the corner, UConn's offense is beginning to hit its stride. By Doug Bonjour
  • Sports
    No. 1 UConn women clinch Big East title share, rout Xavier
    Connecticut guard Paige Bueckers (5) passes to a teammate against Xavier guards Carrie Gross (25) and Mackayla Scarlett, center, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Cincinnati. UConn won 83-32. CINCINNATI (AP) — Connecticut celebrated its return to No. 1 earlier this week. Now, the Huskies can celebrate another Big East championship. A combination of UConn's 83-32 win over Xavier and a loss by DePaul on Saturday allowed the Huskies...
  • Sports
    Fatigued Bouknight feels he forced too much against Villanova
    Connecticut's James Bouknight, left, and Tyrese Martin react after an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) Bouknight blamed himself for failing to find players who might have been better options on certain possessions. By Mike Anthony
  • Sports
    Gillespie, Robinson-Earl lead No. 10 Villanova past UConn
    Connecticut's Isaiah Whaley (5) and Villanova's Brandon Slater (3) leap for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, in Villanova, Pa. VILLANOVA, Pa. (AP) — Villanova had an easy fix for its recent defensive struggles — just practice it. Collin Gillespie scored 20 points and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl had 17 points and 11 rebounds to lead the No. 10 Wildcats to a 68-60 victory... By AARON BRACY
  • Sports
    No. 1 UConn rolls past Xavier behind Williams’ 22 points
    UConn guard Christyn Williams, center, drives to the basket against Xavier center Megan Harkey, left, and guard Lauren Wasylson (4) during the first half on Saturday. Top-ranked UConn (18-1, 15-0) crushed Xavier 83-32 to clinch at least a share of the Big East title. By Doug Bonjour
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