Ian Bethune/The UConn Blog UConn picks up the win in the Big East opener for both teams Solo Ball had 22 points while Tarris Reed Jr. and Alex Karaban each had 20 to lead the UConn Huskies men’s basketball team to a 94-89 overtime Big East win over the Xavier Muskeeters at the XL Center in Hartford, CT on Wednesday night. Photo ©: Ian Bethune Apple News users, click … [Read more...] about Photo gallery: Xavier Musketeers @ UConn men’s basketball – 12/18/24
No. 11 UConn men’s basketball takes down Xavier in overtime, 94-89
Ian Bethune/The UConn Blog The Huskies claim their first win of conference play after a shaky first half. In a game that featured 11 ties and 22 lead changes, the UConn men’s basketball team pulled out a gritty 94-89 win Wednesday over the Xavier Musketeers in overtime. UConn has historically struggled in its Big East openers going back two decades. This is the team’s … [Read more...] about No. 11 UConn men’s basketball takes down Xavier in overtime, 94-89
The state of competition atop the Big East
Photo by Ben Jackson/Getty Images UConn men’s basketball’s competition for the Big East crown is already down to a handful of teams. UConn men’s basketball endured a turbulent non-conference season, but the Huskies finished strong to take an 8-3 record into their Big East opener. After losing three straight in Maui, UConn returned to sweep three crucial non-conference … [Read more...] about The state of competition atop the Big East
Skyler Bell announces transfer portal entry
Ian Bethune/The UConn Blog The Huskies’ leading receiver has entered the portal, which could spell the end of his time in Storrs. After one season with UConn football, junior Skyler Bell has announced his intent to enter the transfer portal. Bell led the Huskies in receiving this season, and he did so by a large margin. The junior appeared in all 12 games for UConn, … [Read more...] about Skyler Bell announces transfer portal entry
Ayanna Patterson to miss remainder of 2024-25 season after undergoing shoulder surgery
Ian Bethune/The UConn Blog The forward will miss her second straight season due to injury. Ayanna Patterson’s season is over. On Monday, the redshirt sophomore underwent successful surgery at UConn Health to repair a shoulder injury, the team announced on Tuesday. She’ll miss the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign. Patterson initially suffered the injury in October but … [Read more...] about Ayanna Patterson to miss remainder of 2024-25 season after undergoing shoulder surgery