Daniel Connolly
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UConn women's basketball and men's hockey beat writer
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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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.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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.
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.
November 13, 2025 at 2:20 AM
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.
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
Geno: “We think Olivia is one of those players that we’ve had so much success with." Full quote below
November 12, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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
Geno: “We think Olivia is one of those players that we’ve had so much success with." Full quote below
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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"She's a way better offensive player than I thought she was."
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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.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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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"She's a way better offensive player than I thought she was."
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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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“Sarah is the one that runs that whole show."
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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.
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November 9, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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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“Sarah is the one that runs that whole show."
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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 the Huskies are approaching their quest to go back-to-back:
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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.
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November 9, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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 the Huskies are approaching their quest to go back-to-back:
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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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"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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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.
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November 9, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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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"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 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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UConn to face South Carolina at neutral sites in 2026, 2027
The two schools will begin a pseudo home-and-home next season.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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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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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"For the first game out, I thought it was a tremendous success.”
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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.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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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"For the first game out, I thought it was a tremendous success.”
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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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UConn to face South Carolina in 2026 Hall of Fame Women's Showcase
After a one-year hiatus, the rivalry will return next season.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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
After a one-year hiatus, the rivalry will return
November 5, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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
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.
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.
November 5, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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.
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.”
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"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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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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November 4, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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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"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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New Chasing Perfection!
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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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: Can anyone stop UConn from repeating as national champions?
That and other predictions for the Huskies' 2025-26 season.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:46 PM
New Chasing Perfection!
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
www.uconnwbbweekly.com/p/chasing-pe...
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
www.uconnwbbweekly.com/p/chasing-pe...
New Chasing Perfection!
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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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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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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October 30, 2025 at 9:39 PM
New Chasing Perfection!
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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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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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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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.
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October 29, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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 how his moonwalk celebration came about.
“I don’t know, something came over me.”
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“I don’t know, something came over me.”
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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.
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October 28, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Carlin Dezainde explains how his moonwalk celebration came about.
“I don’t know, something came over me.”
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“I don’t know, something came over me.”
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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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“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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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.
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October 27, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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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“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
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
October 26, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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
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 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
First basketball game at the renovated PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford, too
October 26, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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
First basketball game at the renovated PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford, too
UConn men's hockey's offense goes quiet in 3-1 loss to No. 4 BU
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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.
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October 25, 2025 at 11:43 PM
UConn men's hockey's offense goes quiet in 3-1 loss to No. 4 BU
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After 10 minutes last night, UConn looked like it’d be getting blown out. Then the Huskies turned it around to claim a dominant victory.
“We weren't really playing our brand of hockey… Once we found our groove, that's when everything started to change.”
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“We weren't really playing our brand of hockey… Once we found our groove, that's when everything started to change.”
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How UConn flipped a bad start into blowout win
The Huskies looked like they were going to be routed in the early going against BU but eventually walked out with an 8-4 victory.
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October 25, 2025 at 4:52 PM
After 10 minutes last night, UConn looked like it’d be getting blown out. Then the Huskies turned it around to claim a dominant victory.
“We weren't really playing our brand of hockey… Once we found our groove, that's when everything started to change.”
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“We weren't really playing our brand of hockey… Once we found our groove, that's when everything started to change.”
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Welcome to Boston. UConn men’s hockey kicks off Hockey East play tonight against No. 4 BU
October 24, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Welcome to Boston. UConn men’s hockey kicks off Hockey East play tonight against No. 4 BU
New Chasing Perfection!
Megan and I break down UConn's exhibition vs. Boston College, look ahead to the final tune up with Southern, talk about the venue change for the season opener and much more.
Listen:
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Megan and I break down UConn's exhibition vs. Boston College, look ahead to the final tune up with Southern, talk about the venue change for the season opener and much more.
Listen:
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Chasing Perfection: Early impressions from UConn's exhibition
The Huskies have one exhibition down and another to go before the regular season begins.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:38 PM
New Chasing Perfection!
Megan and I break down UConn's exhibition vs. Boston College, look ahead to the final tune up with Southern, talk about the venue change for the season opener and much more.
Listen:
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Megan and I break down UConn's exhibition vs. Boston College, look ahead to the final tune up with Southern, talk about the venue change for the season opener and much more.
Listen:
www.uconnwbbweekly.com/p/chasing-pe...