New UConn football coach Jim Mora, Jr. speaks to the crowd at the UConn women’s basketball game at the XL Center on Sunday, November 14, 2021. | Ian Bethune/The UConn Blog The Huskies are getting stronger on both sides of the ball. UConn football has announced the additions of defensive back Sammy Anderson Jr., running back MJ Flowers, defensive lineman Trent Jones II, … [Read more...] about UConn football adds four more via transfer portal
UConn men’s basketball retains No. 11 rank in AP Top 25
Ian Bethune/The UConn Blog Alex Karaban took home his first-ever Big East Player of the Week honor for helping the Huskies to two wins this week. After two conference wins this week, the UConn men’s basketball team retains its No. 11 spot in Monday’s AP Top 25 Poll. It is a static yet productive week for the Huskies, who have seemingly hit their stride after jumping … [Read more...] about UConn men’s basketball retains No. 11 rank in AP Top 25
3 Huskies Taken in MLS SuperDraft
Ian Bethune/The UConn Blog Mikah Thomas, Max Kerkvliet, and Kieran Chandler were all selected on Friday Despite missing out on the NCAA tournament, UConn men’s soccer won the 2025 MLS SuperDraft over the weekend. Mikah Thomas, Max Kerkvliet, and Kieran Chandler were all selected on Friday, the most draft picks UConn has had in the MLS SuperDraft since 2014. Left back … [Read more...] about 3 Huskies Taken in MLS SuperDraft
UConn men’s basketball guts out 78-74 road win over Butler
Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images The Huskies improved to 2-0 in the Big East by withstanding a furious Bulldogs comeback After the UConn men’s basketball team beat Xavier on Wednesday, freshman Liam McNeeley said he was looking forward to 19 more Big East games just like that. He got another one on Saturday as the Huskies outlasted Butler on the road to win … [Read more...] about UConn men’s basketball guts out 78-74 road win over Butler
Photo gallery: USC Trojans @ UConn women’s basketball – 12/21/24
Ian Bethune/The UConn Blog UConn’s comeback falls short in the non-conference loss. JuJu Watkins had 25 points while Kiki Iriafen had 16 points and 11 rebounds as the USC Trojans held off the UConn Huskies women’s basketball team in a 72-70 win before a sold-out crowd at the XL Center in Hartford, CT. Paige Bueckers and Sarah Strong both had 22 points for the Huskies … [Read more...] about Photo gallery: USC Trojans @ UConn women’s basketball – 12/21/24