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Weekly Rewind
The latest UConn athletics news
- UConn men’s basketball put in its place by Providence but bounce back and beat Xavier thanks to huge game from R.J. Cole:
"RJ Cole is COLD BLOODED" massive performance by @rjuice_ yesterday. His 24 points led the Huskies in a big road win @ Xavier pic.twitter.com/arneXK1l39
— 860 Productions (@860_media) February 14, 2021
- Paige Bueckers propels UConn women’s basketball past South Carolina then helps Huskies defeat DePaul and beatdown Georgetown during busy week
- UConn men’s hockey follows up OT loss to UMass Lowell by getting shutout by Providence before COVID-19 protocols put second matchup with Friars on ice
- Loaded infield sets up UConn baseball for success entering long-awaited ‘21 season
- Bueckers rewrites record books as first UConn women’s basketball player with three consecutive 30-point games en route to unprecedented achievement:
BIG EAST Player of the Week ✅
— UConn Women’s Basketball (@UConnWBB) February 15, 2021
BIG EAST Freshman of the Week ✅
The first EVER to sweep both awards multiple times! pic.twitter.com/M00Lvr99b8
- UConn men’s golf comes out on top at 6-team match play event
- Tyrese Martin showing strong progress during first year in Storrs
- 2021 matchup between UConn football, Yale renews forgotten in-state rivalry
- Gampel games have different look and sound this season
- Conference tourneys could tarnish women’s NCAA basketball tournament
U Gotta See This
Video highlights
PAIGE BUECKERS IN OVERTIME
— Overtime (@overtime) February 9, 2021
(via @CBBonFOX) pic.twitter.com/Ms6Yj09D3B
- Jordan Hawkins shines as UConn career draws near:
Jordan Hawkins was GREAT in a BIG OT win for @DeMathaHoops @golive23 #UConn #TheFuture pic.twitter.com/V6Wn09lWeE
— CUE THE MUSIC (@Cue_the_Music) February 15, 2021
Coach’s Corner
Find out what UConn coaches are up to on and off the court
- Geno’s record when top teams tangle gets even better with win over Gamecocks:
Geno Auriemma is now 22-3 in No. 1 vs. No. 2 games.
— UConn Women’s Basketball (@UConnWBB) February 10, 2021
He's 7-1 when ranked No. 2. pic.twitter.com/5vWQUC7TBB
- Coach Hurley jacked-up about Andre Jackson’s leadership
- Randy Edsall looks back on over forty years working in football
- Coach Cav reacts to recently-announced Hockey East changes
- Paul Caddy gets first win as UConn field hockey coach:
Big day made even bigger! Congratulations Coach! pic.twitter.com/24hNkXcj3k
— UConn Field Hockey (@UConnFHockey) February 13, 2021
Big League Buzz
Catch up on former UConn players working across the sports world
This @UConnWBB connection is going to be fun pic.twitter.com/cO6THyEy3c
— Phoenix Mercury (@PhoenixMercury) February 10, 2021
- Kemba urges teammates to ‘play harder’ as Celtics’ struggles continue
- David Pindell making plays in Fan Controlled Football league:
Former UConn QB David Pindell is out here ballingpic.twitter.com/pxTJqMoRf5
— Unnecessary Roughness (@UnnecRoughness) February 14, 2021
- Andre Drummond trade talks heating up
- Renee Montgomery retiring to continue fight for social justice reform:
On 6/18/20 I wrote a tweet opting out of the 2020 WNBA season & I talked about how Moments Equal Momentum. Today, on @remotelyrenee I announce my retirement f/ the WNBA, the game I love. One moment last year turned into a movement & the marathon will continue...
— Renee Montgomery (@ReneeMontgomery) February 9, 2021
Dear Basketball, pic.twitter.com/EF3m4WKnjb
Weekly Watchlist
Find out when and how to watch the Huskies in action this week
UConn Baseball
- Friday, Feb. 19 @ Virginia; 3 p.m. on ACC Network (TV)
- Saturday, Feb. 20 @ Virginia; 1 p.m. on ACC Network (TV)
- Sunday, Feb. 21 @ Virginia; 1 p.m. on ACC Network (TV)
UConn Men’s Basketball:
- Tuesday, Feb. 16 v. Providence; 6:30 p.m. on FS1 (TV) / UConn SN (Radio)
- Saturday, Feb. 20 @ Villanova; 1 p.m. on FOX (TV) / UConn SN (Radio)
UConn Women’s Basketball:
- Wednesday, Feb. 17 @ St. John’s; 6 p.m. on SNY (TV) / 97.9 ESPN (Radio)
- Saturday, Feb. 20 @ Xavier; 3 p.m. on SNY (TV) / 97.9 ESPN (Radio)
UConn Men’s Ice Hockey / UConn Women’s Ice Hockey:
*No scheduled games remain at this time; Hockey East will be announcing each team’s next matchup(s) on Feb. 16 @ 3 p.m.
Cause We Care
Learn about non-profits and causes worthy of UConn Nation’s support
Tragedy struck The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in Ashford, CT this week as a fire ripped through their premises, destroying multiple buildings and causing considerable damage. The camp, which was founded by actor Paul Newman with the goal of “providing a different kind of healing to seriously ill children and their families,” now finds itself in desperate need of financial assistance and volunteer support to rebuild.
CLICK HERE to donate and learn how you can help this magical place that “celebrates the spirit of childhood” get camp back in session soon!
Final Play
A parting sentiment from The Fast Break team
Roses are red, violets are blue, happy belated Valentine’s Day to you!
Happy #ValentinesDay, Huskies! pic.twitter.com/9NYHau6eZY
— UConn (@UConn) February 14, 2021
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