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Ian Bethune/The UConn Blog He’s the eighth Husky in the Jim Penders era to make the show. On Thursday, the Los Angeles Dodgers promoted Ben Casparius to the 26-man active roster, making him the eighth former UConn baseball player in the Jim Penders era to make the major leagues and the 14th overall. A native of Westport, Connecticut, Casparius joins outfielder George … [Read more...] about Former UConn pitcher Ben Casparius called up by Dodgers

Ian Bethune The schedule is much friendlier this year than it was last season. There are many reasons for optimism for UConn football in 2024. The Huskies added a new, highly-touted QB, addressed their glaring needs at WR, and recruited a slew of experienced transfers at all three levels on defense while also bringing in a new DC and personnel staff. The schedule is … [Read more...] about UConn football’s schedule offers hope for a better record in 2024

Ian Bethune The Huskies took the field at the Rent for an open practice The UConn Huskies football team held an open practice for season ticket holders and fans at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field on Saturday afternoon. Photo ©: Ian Bethune Apple News users, click here to view the gallery … [Read more...] about Photo gallery: UConn football open practice – 8/10/24

The Huskies won both of their exhibition games. The UConn Huskies women’s soccer team hosted the Holy Cross Crusaders and CCSU Blue Devils during the preseason for a pair of exhibition games. The Huskies came out on top in both of the games. UConn will open the season on August 17th at 7 p.m. at home when they’ll host the Vermont Catamonts. If you can’t make it in person, you … [Read more...] about Photo gallery: Holy Cross Crusaders & CCSU Blue Devils @ UConn women’s soccer

Ian Bethune/The UConn Blog The Huskies come in with high expectations, a strong schedule and a few potential stars. UConn’s 2024-25 athletic year will begin on Saturday when the women’s soccer team opens its season against Vermont at Morrone Stadium. The Huskies are in their seventh year under Margaret Rodriguez and have made consistent progressed in that time, but are … [Read more...] about UConn women’s soccer 2024 season preview