Daniel Connolly
@danielvconnolly.bsky.social
UConn women's basketball and men's hockey beat writer
A look at how UConn handled the loss of KK Arnold against Providence yesterday: A surprise surprise, offensive struggles and necessary defensive changes.
"We lost a lot not having KK out there.”
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"We lost a lot not having KK out there.”
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How UConn handled the loss of KK Arnold against Providence
While the Huskies came out on top, the offense sputtered without their starting point guard.
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January 1, 2026 at 7:13 PM
A look at how UConn handled the loss of KK Arnold against Providence yesterday: A surprise surprise, offensive struggles and necessary defensive changes.
"We lost a lot not having KK out there.”
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"We lost a lot not having KK out there.”
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New Chasing Perfection!
While UConn cruised to another top-25 win over Iowa, Megan and I dig into the performance to see where the Huskies could still improve after the break. We also get into the top performers and make a wish list for the team.
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While UConn cruised to another top-25 win over Iowa, Megan and I dig into the performance to see where the Huskies could still improve after the break. We also get into the top performers and make a wish list for the team.
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Chasing Perfection: UConn cruises to another top-25 win over Iowa
The Huskies weren't at their best on Saturday but still came away with a comfortable victory against a good team.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:36 PM
New Chasing Perfection!
While UConn cruised to another top-25 win over Iowa, Megan and I dig into the performance to see where the Huskies could still improve after the break. We also get into the top performers and make a wish list for the team.
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While UConn cruised to another top-25 win over Iowa, Megan and I dig into the performance to see where the Huskies could still improve after the break. We also get into the top performers and make a wish list for the team.
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FINAL: UConn 90, Iowa 64
The Huskies roll over another top-25 opponent. Their stars each owned a half: Strong had 20 points in the first (23 total), Fudd had 21 in the second (27 total).
Big day from Quiñonez, too: 10 points, five assists and four steals.
The Huskies roll over another top-25 opponent. Their stars each owned a half: Strong had 20 points in the first (23 total), Fudd had 21 in the second (27 total).
Big day from Quiñonez, too: 10 points, five assists and four steals.
December 20, 2025 at 8:23 PM
FINAL: UConn 90, Iowa 64
The Huskies roll over another top-25 opponent. Their stars each owned a half: Strong had 20 points in the first (23 total), Fudd had 21 in the second (27 total).
Big day from Quiñonez, too: 10 points, five assists and four steals.
The Huskies roll over another top-25 opponent. Their stars each owned a half: Strong had 20 points in the first (23 total), Fudd had 21 in the second (27 total).
Big day from Quiñonez, too: 10 points, five assists and four steals.
New Chasing Perfection!
UConn crushes USC on the road, can Iowa provide a better test on Saturday? Megan and I discuss all that and more:
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UConn crushes USC on the road, can Iowa provide a better test on Saturday? Megan and I discuss all that and more:
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Chasing Perfection: UConn crushes USC, is Iowa next?
The Huskies continue to look like an unstoppable juggernaut.
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December 19, 2025 at 6:07 PM
New Chasing Perfection!
UConn crushes USC on the road, can Iowa provide a better test on Saturday? Megan and I discuss all that and more:
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UConn crushes USC on the road, can Iowa provide a better test on Saturday? Megan and I discuss all that and more:
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Caroline Ducharme has nearly been on the court as much this season as the last two combined, though she finds herself outside the rotation. Despite that, she still has Geno's trust.
“That doesn't mean I would hesitate to put her in any situation."
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“That doesn't mean I would hesitate to put her in any situation."
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Can Caroline Ducharme still make an impact with UConn?
While the redshirt senior hasn't done much in her limited minutes this season, Geno Auriemma would still trust her "in any situation".
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December 18, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Caroline Ducharme has nearly been on the court as much this season as the last two combined, though she finds herself outside the rotation. Despite that, she still has Geno's trust.
“That doesn't mean I would hesitate to put her in any situation."
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“That doesn't mean I would hesitate to put her in any situation."
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In its final home game of 2025, UConn women's basketball sprinted past Marquette, 89-53
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UConn women’s basketball sprints past Marquette, 89-53
All 12 Huskies scored in their final home game of 2025.
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December 18, 2025 at 1:54 AM
In its final home game of 2025, UConn women's basketball sprinted past Marquette, 89-53
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What to know about UConn men's hockey's in-season addition of forward Carter Sproule and the season-ending injury to Huston Karpman
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UConn adding forward Carter Sproule ahead of second half
The move comes as a result of a season-ending injury to senior forward Huston Karpman.
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December 17, 2025 at 6:34 PM
What to know about UConn men's hockey's in-season addition of forward Carter Sproule and the season-ending injury to Huston Karpman
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Geno is always waiting for Blanca Quiñonez to make a mistake – not so he can use it as a teaching moment, but to keep his own expectations for the freshman in check.
“ I look for those moments because if I don't, all the other moments are amazing.”
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“ I look for those moments because if I don't, all the other moments are amazing.”
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Blanca Quiñonez's ascent continues in win over USC: 'She dominated the game when she came in'
Plus: Sarah Strong battles and illness while Serah Williams responds to Geno's challenge.
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December 14, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Geno is always waiting for Blanca Quiñonez to make a mistake – not so he can use it as a teaching moment, but to keep his own expectations for the freshman in check.
“ I look for those moments because if I don't, all the other moments are amazing.”
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“ I look for those moments because if I don't, all the other moments are amazing.”
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A look into how revenue sharing is changing the way UConn builds its schedule.
“I don't know how you can add a trip to some place in today's environment. I don't know how you can do that unless all your expenses are paid for and there's money involved."
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“I don't know how you can add a trip to some place in today's environment. I don't know how you can do that unless all your expenses are paid for and there's money involved."
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How revenue sharing is changing the way UConn builds its schedule
The days of the Huskies traveling to the Caribbean for a Thanksgiving tournament or to Europe in the summer are likely over.
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December 5, 2025 at 3:49 PM
A look into how revenue sharing is changing the way UConn builds its schedule.
“I don't know how you can add a trip to some place in today's environment. I don't know how you can do that unless all your expenses are paid for and there's money involved."
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“I don't know how you can add a trip to some place in today's environment. I don't know how you can do that unless all your expenses are paid for and there's money involved."
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All season long, Geno Auriemma has been adamant that his team is better at shooting than they've showed. On Sunday, UConn finally proved him right.
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Shade, Ziebell lead UConn to breakout day from deep
While the Huskies had been uncharacteristically poor on 3-pointers so far, they set new season-highs from beyond the arc in the win over Xavier.
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December 1, 2025 at 6:56 PM
All season long, Geno Auriemma has been adamant that his team is better at shooting than they've showed. On Sunday, UConn finally proved him right.
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UConn women's basketball opened Big East play with a 104-39 win over Xavier
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UConn women’s basketball obliterates Xavier, 104-39
The Huskies set season-highs in points scored, margin of victory and 3-pointers made.
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November 30, 2025 at 9:44 PM
UConn women's basketball opened Big East play with a 104-39 win over Xavier
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Geno Auriemma explains how UConn landed 2026 Serbian guard Jovana Popovic
“I like the way she plays. She's tough, she can score… an awful lot of things that I value, she possesses.”
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“I like the way she plays. She's tough, she can score… an awful lot of things that I value, she possesses.”
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How UConn landed Jovana Popovic
When the Huskies announced the signing of the 2026 Serbia guard last Thursday, the news came out of nowhere.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Geno Auriemma explains how UConn landed 2026 Serbian guard Jovana Popovic
“I like the way she plays. She's tough, she can score… an awful lot of things that I value, she possesses.”
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“I like the way she plays. She's tough, she can score… an awful lot of things that I value, she possesses.”
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New Chasing Perfection!
Megan and I discuss what to make of UConn's close win over Michigan:
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Megan and I discuss what to make of UConn's close win over Michigan:
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Chasing Perfection: What to make of UConn's close win over Michigan
Do the Huskies' second half struggles show they might not be as good as we think, or does the fact that they pulled out a top-10 win despite a sub-par performance prove their ability?
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November 26, 2025 at 5:29 PM
New Chasing Perfection!
Megan and I discuss what to make of UConn's close win over Michigan:
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Megan and I discuss what to make of UConn's close win over Michigan:
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UConn men's hockey struggled to a 3-3 tie with Stonehill last night.
"We're not playing our best brand of hockey right now."
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"We're not playing our best brand of hockey right now."
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UConn struggles in 3-3 tie to Stonehill: 'We're not playing our best brand of hockey right now'
Despite being a program known for their relentless play and high motor, the Huskies came out flat and never really got the engine going.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:28 PM
UConn men's hockey struggled to a 3-3 tie with Stonehill last night.
"We're not playing our best brand of hockey right now."
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"We're not playing our best brand of hockey right now."
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Last night, UConn men's hockey's current team faced off against one of its former head coaches. Not many people can quite appreciate the Huskies' progress over the last decade quite like David Berard.
“It's amazing to see what's become of the program."
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“It's amazing to see what's become of the program."
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Former UConn interim coach David Berard not surprised by program's success
Not many people can appreciate the progress made by the Huskies over the last decade quite like Berard.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Last night, UConn men's hockey's current team faced off against one of its former head coaches. Not many people can quite appreciate the Huskies' progress over the last decade quite like David Berard.
“It's amazing to see what's become of the program."
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“It's amazing to see what's become of the program."
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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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UConn to co-host 2026 Ice Breakers Tournament with Sacred Heart
Penn State and Bowling Green will round out the field.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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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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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"Azzi is the one that we know if we get her enough touches, something good is going to happen."
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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.
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November 22, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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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"Azzi is the one that we know if we get her enough touches, something good is going to happen."
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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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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.
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November 22, 2025 at 3:30 AM
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 women's basketball made a surprise addition to its 2026 recruiting class, signing Serbian guard Jovana Popovic
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UConn signs 2026 Serbian guard Jovana Popovic
The Huskies made a surprise addition to next season's freshman class.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:23 PM
UConn women's basketball made a surprise addition to its 2026 recruiting class, signing Serbian guard Jovana Popovic
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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?
Megan and I discuss:
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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.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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?
Megan and I discuss:
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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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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 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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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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November 19, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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 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'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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“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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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.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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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“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.
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.
November 16, 2025 at 6:49 PM
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.
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 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.