Arike Ogunbowale’s jumper from the corner with a second left lifted Notre Dame to a 91-89 overtime victory over UConn on Friday night in the national semifinals. She finished with 27 points and Jackie Young had a career-high 32 to lead the Irish back to the championship game for the first time since 2015. “I know I just had […]
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UConn is dominating women’s basketball by realizing it takes more than just talented players
Roy K. Miller/AP The University of Connecticut’s women’s basketball team thoroughly dominated Syracuse on Monday night, 94-64, to reach its 24th consecutive NCAA Tournament Sweet 16. It’s all become very routine for the Huskies — another blowout win for the dynasty that has now won a record 109 consecutive basketball games. But Monday night’s win over Syracuse was […]
Can She Get UConn a Fifth Straight Championship?
Katie Lou Samuelson was a freshman basketball player at the University of Connecticut entering the biggest game of her career — the Final Four. Less than a minute in, she scored inside to put the Huskies on the board. Then came a three-pointer later in the quarter. She was proving herself. Until, suddenly, her moment […]
The UConn Huskies' Secret Weapon Has Serious Staying Power
It’s been 855 days since the University of Connecticut women’s basketball team lost a game. As the tally grows, so does the attention. Television crews and countless reporters fill Gampel Pavilion for even the most boring early morning practices. Most college athletes would fold under the pressure. Luckily for the Huskies, their secret weapon has […]