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UConn to co-host 2026 Ice Breakers Tournament with Sacred Heart Penn State and Bowling Green will round out the field.

UConn men's hockey will host Penn State and Bowling Green at Toscano Family Ice Forum next season as part of the 2026 Ice Breakers Tournament

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Azzi Fudd saves the day to help UConn stave off comeback bid from No. 6 Michigan With the Huskies reeling, Fudd scored 13 of the team's 23 points in the fourth quarter and sunk four straight free throws at the end to seal the victory.

As UConn found itself fending off a furious comeback bid from Michigan last night, Azzi Fudd stepped up and saved the day.

"Azzi is the one that we know if we get her enough touches, something good is going to happen."

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No. 1 UConn women’s basketball fights off No. 6 Michigan, 72-69 Azzi Fudd came up with clutch play after clutch play in the fourth quarter to help the Huskies survive the upset bid.

Behind a clutch fourth quarter from Azzi Fudd, UConn women's basketball survived a valiant comeback bid from No. 6 Michigan

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UConn signs 2026 Serbian guard Jovana Popovic The Huskies made a surprise addition to next season's freshman class.

UConn women's basketball made a surprise addition to its 2026 recruiting class, signing Serbian guard Jovana Popovic

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Chasing Perfection: Will UConn face its toughest test of the season against Michigan? The Huskies are set for their first (and maybe only) top-10 matchup of the year on Friday.

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UConn dismantled Ohio State on Sunday and now turns its attention to a top-10 matchup with Michigan. Could that end up being the toughest test of the season for the Huskies?

Megan and I discuss:

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Chasing Perfection: Will UConn face its toughest test of the season against Michigan? The Huskies are set for their first (and maybe only) top-10 matchup of the year on Friday.

New Chasing Perfection!

UConn dismantled Ohio State on Sunday and now turns its attention to a top-10 matchup with Michigan. Could that end up being the toughest test of the season for the Huskies?

@megangauer and I discuss:

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UConn puts on show of force in blowout win over Ohio State After a close first quarter, the Huskies flexed their muscles and quickly pulled away.

UConn's win over Ohio State on Sunday wasn't just dominance. It was a show of force.

“This is one of the most talented and deep teams that I think I've seen with UConn in a while."

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FINAL: UConn 100, Ohio State 68

After the first quarter, the Huskies outscored the Buckeyes by 29.

Strong was unstoppable with 29 points, 13 boards, 7 assists, 5 steals and 3 blocks while Fudd (19), Quiñonez (18), Williams (12) and Shade (10) all hit double-figures as well.

UConn signs 2026 post Olivia Vukosa Vukosa plays at the legendary Christ The King High School and is ranked as the No. 3 player in her class.

UConn women's basketball signed its lone 2026 commitment (at the moment), 6-4 post player Olivia Vukosa from Christ The King High School in New York

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FINAL: UConn 85, Loyola Chicago 29

12 different Huskies scoring in the victory, led by KK Arnold and Sarah Strong with 11 points apiece. Serah Williams had 10 points.

As a team, UConn forced 36 turnovers – three short of tying the program's single-game record.

UConn official announces the signing of Olivia Vukosa, the No. 3 player in the class of 2026. She's a 6-4 post out of the legendary Christ The King High School in New York.

Geno: “We think Olivia is one of those players that we’ve had so much success with." Full quote below

After one week, Kayleigh Heckel has been UConn's biggest surprise The sophomore transfer is one of three Huskies to reach double-figures in both games so far.

Through one week of the season, UConn's biggest surprise has been... USC transfer Kayleigh Heckel.

"She's a way better offensive player than I thought she was."

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How Sarah Strong put her second year leap on display in season opener While Strong has been one of the Huskies’ top players from the moment she stepped on campus, she’s finally starting to act like it.

In her first game of the regular season, Sarah Strong put her second-year leap on display. When things weren't going well, the sophomore took over.

“Sarah is the one that runs that whole show."

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The Anatomy of a Repeat: How UConn is approaching its quest to go back-to-back The Huskies have only two standalone titles. As the No. 1 team in the country to start the new season, they'll try to keep it that way.

10 teams have repeated in NCAA women's basketball history – and UConn is responsible for six of those.

How the Huskies are approaching their quest to go back-to-back:

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How a change in attitude sparked UConn's third period comeback: 'Let's just go play' The Huskies mounted a late comeback to flip a would-be weekend sweep into a 2-2 tie and shootout victory against Providence on Saturday night.

How a change in attitude sparked UConn men's hockey's third period comeback last night.

"No matter what happens in this game, it's not going to make or break our season. Let's just go play."

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UConn to face South Carolina at neutral sites in 2026, 2027 The two schools will begin a pseudo home-and-home next season.

UConn women's basketball will take on South Carolina in a psuedo home-and-home over the next two seasons with "neutral" site matchups at Mohegan Sun and Charlotte

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Despite uneven performance, UConn taking the positives from win over Louisville The Huskies' season-opener was a "tremendous success", according to the head coach.

UConn women's basketball's season opening win over Louisville wasn't perfect, but Geno Auriemma didn't want to get bogged down in the negatives.

"For the first game out, I thought it was a tremendous success.”

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UConn to face South Carolina in 2026 Hall of Fame Women's Showcase After a one-year hiatus, the rivalry will return next season.

After a one-year hiatus, UConn women's basketball and South Carolina will renew their rivalry next season in the Basketball Hall of Fame Women's Showcase

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Breaking: UConn women’s basketball will play South Carolina next season in the Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase at Mohegan Sun on Nov. 24, 2026.

After a one-year hiatus, the rivalry will return

FINAL: UConn 79, Louisville 65

The Huskies got off to a white-hot start, leading by 16 at the end of the first quarter, but were out-scored 57-54 the rest of the way.

Strong led with 21 points and Fudd had 20 points.

Why UConn hopes to get more out of Armed Forces Classic than just basketball "I like our players to see kids their age going about trying to be great at something other than basketball, and how they go about it.”

Why UConn hopes to get more out of Armed Forces Classic than just basketball.

"I like our players to see kids their age going about trying to be great at something other than basketball, and how they go about it.”

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Chasing Perfection: Can anyone stop UConn from repeating as national champions? That and other predictions for the Huskies' 2025-26 season.

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UConn is set to kick off the 2025-26 season tomorrow, so Megan and I made our predictions for the upcoming campaign.

- Leading scorer, breakout returner, best newcomer
- Starting lineup
- Can anyone stop UConn?
- much more

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Chasing Perfection: Taking stock of UConn's preseason The Huskies wrapped up their final exhibition on Sunday and now turn their attention to the regular season.

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Megan and I wrap up the preseason by sharing out takeaways from UConn's preseason (Allie Ziebell!) and discussing where every member of the roster stands right now. We also preview the season opener with Louisville

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Stock Watch: Where every member of UConn's roster stands entering the regular season With two exhibitions and an open practice, there's been plenty of basketball to evaluate during the Huskies' preseason.

After getting a chance to see UConn plenty during the preseason, a look at where every member of the roster stands entering the regular season

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Carlin Dezainde explains his moonwalk celebration After the freshman scored his first career goal on Friday, he pulled off arguably the celly of the year.

Carlin Dezainde explains how his moonwalk celebration came about.

“I don’t know, something came over me.”

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Allie Ziebell closes preseason with standout performance After a quiet freshman season, the former top 10 recruit put together her best showing in a UConn uniform to date on Sunday.

In UConn's final tune-up before the regular season, Allie Ziebell took full advantage of the opportunity.

“The only thing that holds her back is truly believing that she's good enough and belongs out there with this group."

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UConn wraps up the preseason by dominating SCSU. Next: Louisville on Nov. 4 in Annapolis.

Highlights:
- Fudd, Strong, Williams lead the way again
- Ziebell breaks out
- Quiñonez continues to pop, even if the statline isn't great
- Arnold, Shade, El Alfy, Heckel all had good days

UConn women's basketball sticks with the same starters from its last exhibition:

Arnold
Shade
Fudd
Strong
Williams

UConn women’s basketball will get its final tune-up before the regular season today against Southern Connecticut.

First basketball game at the renovated PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford, too

No. 11 UConn's offense goes quiet in 3-1 loss to No. 4 BU After putting up eight goals on Friday night, the Huskies were held to a season-low on Saturday.

UConn men's hockey's offense goes quiet in 3-1 loss to No. 4 BU

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