Spring Break
After a season characterized by youth and injuries, the men's hockey team begins their 2008-2009 season this weekend in Alaska at the Kendall Hockey Classic. The Huskies play Alaska-Anchorage on Saturday followed by Alaska-Fairbanks on Sunday. UConn only has three senior on its roster, but many of the underclassmen saw significant playing time last year, a fact that causes coach Bruce Marshall to be confident. (0) comments
The women's ice hockey team plays two games at home this weekend, first against Colgate University at 7:00 tonight, and then against St. Lawrence University at 4 p.m. Saturday. The Huskies (2-1) look to keep their high powered offense going into the weekend. (0) comments
When an outbreak of norovirus - a stomach bug typically associated with cruise ships - struck Georgetown last weekend, the Hoyas' field hockey team had to scratch its scheduled trip to Storrs. The No. 8 Huskies (10-1, 1-1 Big East) got an unexpected reprieve from the critical conference showdown for the time being (the game will be made up on Oct. (0) comments
For the first time since 2005, the men's soccer team enters a regular season game with a two-game losing streak. The last time the Huskies lost three consecutive regular-season games was back in 1997. "I'm not even looking at [the statistics]," said coach Ray Reid. (0) comments
Every team needs a little luck on its side in order to win. This weekend, the women's soccer team will try to turn its luck around. Tonight, UConn (3-7-3, 1-2-2 Big East) travels to Pittsburgh (4-9, 1-4) to battle a struggling Panthers team that has lost six of its last seven games. (0) comments
Another weekend, another slew of great match-ups. While it's impossible to go see every game, here's some can't miss UConn games for you to follow. One you should attend: Women's Ice Hockey: St. Lawrence vs. UConn, Saturday 4 p.m. at Freitas Ice Forum Before the season started, Dominique Thibault was invited to training camp for the Canadian national women's ice hockey team. (0) comments
NFL Baltimore Ravens (2-2) at Indianapolis Colts (2-2), Sunday 1:00 CBS The Colts have looked shaky at times this season, needing a last quarter meltdown from Sage Rosenfels to come away with a win over Houston last week. The Ravens defense is among one of the best in the league and with the Titans still undefeated, the Colts offense will have to wake up in order to stay in contention in the AFC South. (0) comments