UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Quarterfinal play in the American Conference 2015 tournament got underway with two games this afternoon, with two more in the evening sessions. In the day games, fifth-seeded East Carolina upset fourth-seeded Temple 77-71…
[display_podcast] The groundhog comes out once a year to look for his shadow, maybe bite the ear of a Wisconsin mayor, and to tell us how much more winter (and snow) we people in the…
All over the country, from coast to coast, during the month of February women’s basketball turns their collective consciousness toward raising awareness and funds to fight breast cancer in the name of the late great…
After trading baskets for the first eight minutes with No. 1 South Carolina (22-1), No. 2 Connecticut (23-1) proceeded to pull away and rout their opponent, 87-62, handing the Gamecocks their first loss of the…
HARTFORD, Conn. – After a shaky start that saw second-ranked Connecticut turn the ball over five times in the first five minutes of the game, the Huskies turned to their trademark stifling defense to pull…
[display_podcast] The women’s college basketball season is in full swing, and there is a lot to talk about: Increased scoring, upsets and more upsets, outstanding performances, surprises, disappointments and one incredible game for the ages.…
Freshman guard Sadie Edwards has decided to transfer from No. 2 Connecticut. Head coach Geno Auriemma made the transfer announcement Tuesday. “Sadie is a great kid who will be missed by the coaching staff and…
[display_podcast] In this week’s podcast, Jeff Walz commented that at Louisville, he does not worry about winning conference championships, he worries about national championships. Think about that for a second. This is a head coach…
STORRS, Conn. – The day started with the awarding of rings to the members of the 2013-14 national champion Connecticut Huskies. Afterwards, Geno Auriemma’s team sought to put the past behind it; both their championship…
After beating Associated Press No. 1 Connecticut last night in overtime 88-86, Stanford (2-0) moved up to the top spot in the USA Today Coaches Poll. The Cardinal were ranked No. 6 in both the…
STANFORD, Calif. – No. 6 Stanford (2-0) toppled No. 1 UConn, 88-86, in an overtime contest Monday night in front a full crowd at Maples Pavilion. The key to the game was guard play according…
No. 1 UConn at No. 6 Stanford 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET TV: ESPN2, Dave O’Brien and Doris Burke Radio: KSZU (free)/UConn Radio Network In the most highly anticipated matchup of the first week of…
[display_podcast] It starts in November and ends in April with one team cutting down nets in Tampa! Finally, the NCAA women’s basketball season begins tomorrow. On this week’s Dishin & Swishin podcast, we welcome in…
STORRS, Conn. – Stefanie Dolson contributed over 100 assists each of her last two seasons as a Husky commented Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma after watching his team defeat his alma mater, West Chester, 115-26…
We have a great podcast for you today, with special guest Carol Callan, women’s national team director for USA Basketball. First, we want you to watch the video above. Captured on the first day of…
[display_podcast] It is the middle of October and it is time for Dishin & Swishin to begin focusing on the upcoming NCAA women’s basketball season! We have a great first podcast for you today, featuring…
Eiffel Tower selfie! #americaninparis #usabwnt @SkyDigg4 @bigmamastef @MooreMaya @seimoneaugustus @FIBA pic.twitter.com/rG92brft5C — USA Basketball (@usabasketball) September 17, 2014 [display_podcast] Stefanie Dolson was a freshman the year Dishin & Swishin host David Siegel started covering the…
Statement from University of Connecticut athletic director Warde Manuel: Over the last 24 hours, the University of Connecticut, the American Athletic Conference and the NCAA have been working together to determine whether a violation occurred…
[display_podcast] The flashy ones, the ones that make the spectacular plays, the acrobatic and athletic moves, they are the ones that get most of the attention. Just look at a WNBA commercial. Who is featured?…
The University of Connecticut dominates the women’s basketball nominees for 2014 ESPY awards. UConn graduate Maya Moore and current Husky, Breanna Stewart, have two nominations each. The 2013-2014 UConn squad is up for “Best Team”…
Photo gallery President Barack Obama welcomed the University of Connecticut women’s and men’s basketball teams to the executive mansion Monday afternoon to commemorate the school’s dual national championships. The women’s team made their fourth trip…
From Connecticut: Junior guard Brianna Banks has informed head women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma of her intention to transfer from the University of Connecticut. “Brianna showed great heart during her time with us, whether it…
2014 WNBA Draft: April 14, 8 p.m. ET, ESPN2 Tonight’s the night! At Mohegan Sun Arena, the Class of 2014 will hear their names called, and they will enter the WNBA. Their lives will change…
You play cards. Last night after the postgame frenzy on the court from winning back-to-back national championships plus a press conference and a full locker room of media, UConn players relaxed by playing the card…
By David Siegel and Cheryl Coward NASHVILLE – “President Obama, we’re baaaaaack,” exclaimed Stefanie Dolson, providing an exclamation point to a national championship game that saw her Connecticut Huskies defeat previously unbeaten Notre Dame, 79-58.…
