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The UConn Fast Break - 2/1/21
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Weekly Rewind
The latest UConn athletics news
The first women's basketball EVER on FOX is in an hour.
— UConn Women’s Basketball (@UConnWBB)
4:58 PM • Jan 31, 2021
Hurley’s Huskies handle Butler before games with Villanova and St. Johns postponed after official from Butler game tests positive for COVID
UConn men’s hockey smacks Merrimack on Friday then wraps up weekend sweep in resounding fashion on Saturday
Both Huskies basketball teams to play in Battle 4 Atlantis next season
UConn Athletics going with Plan B(ooze) to solve financial troubles:
🚨 UConn will now be selling beer at the new on-campus venues and stadiums. This includes Gampel Pavilion. 🚨
— Colonel Calhoun (@CalhounColonel)
3:18 PM • Jan 31, 2021
UConn's cows were recently named a top 5 university dairy herd in the country by @HolsteinUSA! 🐄
@UConnCAHNR uses some of the most advanced technology to care for these cows.
— UConn (@UConn)
1:46 PM • Jan 28, 2021
Have you seen Homefield’s fresh lineup of Huskies swag?!
CLICK HERE to sneak a peek and get a code for 20% OFF!!!
U Gotta See This
Video highlights
Our compliments to the DJ:
That new Toscano Family Strength and Conditioning Center vibe!
— UConn Baseball (@UConnBSB)
4:48 PM • Jan 29, 2021
Corey Floyd Jr. has fans excited about his future in Storrs:
WHAT. A. GAME.
Corey Floyd Jr & @rc_basketball beat Immaculate 75 to 73 in OT
@CoreyFloydJr Highlights🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
#UConn#TheFuture@RCLionsDen— CUE THE MUSIC (@Cue_the_Music)
9:14 PM • Jan 30, 2021
Coach’s Corner
Find out what UConn coaches are up to on and off the court
Geno reflects on one-year anniversary of Kobe and Gigi’s death:
Coach Hurley praises players for fighting through adversity together:
"I think there's an expectation with winning and they prepare diligently"
Dan Hurley talks about the effort of his UConn team this season
(via @UConnHuskies)
— UConn on SNY (@SNYUConn)
3:45 AM • Jan 27, 2021
Big League Buzz
Catch up on former UConn players working across the sports world
George Springer happy to be in AL East, makes first big decision with Blue Jays:
FOUR all of you who were wondering...
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays)
3:00 PM • Jan 27, 2021
Andre Drummond dominates NBA trade rumors while his “anonymous” coat donation brings much-needed comfort to Connecticut kids
Anthony Sherman helping to end human-trafficking with Ford F250 raffle
Christian Vital makes Memphis Hustle roster as affiliate player
Renee Montgomery gets sauced with her podcast posse:
HOT SAUCE SHOTS with Renee and her too lit crew for the @HuskyTicketProj ! 🥵😂
📺: youtu.be/0XdteKona9s
🎙: remotelyrenee.sounder.fm/episode/ep-9-k…
🎨: @HeartlentGroup
— Montgomery & Co. Podcast (@MontgomeryCoPod)
3:22 AM • Jan 28, 2021
Memory Lane
Revisit special moments in UConn sports history
Anytime is a good time to celebrate Geno’s illustrious career:
"People that don't know anything about women's basketball know Geno Auriemma, they know UConn Women's Basketball."
Take a look back at the @UConnWBB head coach's legendary career ⬇️🙌
— FOX College Hoops (@CBBonFOX)
6:06 PM • Jan 31, 2021
Paige’s three v. Tennessee one of top plays in UConn women’s basketball history
May Jazz’s spirit continue to inspire UConn athletes for decades to come:
Jazz would have been 32 years old today. Thinking of his family and football family. Never forgotten. #JH6#uconnfootballfamily
— Lisa Lowry (@UConnFBall365)
12:38 PM • Jan 28, 2021
On the one-year anniversary of her death, we remember Gigi Bryant’s love for UConn women’s basketball and this heartfelt message she sent the team after a tough loss:
Weekly Watchlist
Find out when and how to watch the Huskies in action this week
UConn Men’s Basketball:
- Saturday, Feb. 6 v. Seton Hall; time TBD on FOX (TV) / UConn SN (Radio)
UConn Women’s Basketball:
- Wednesday, Feb. 3 v. St. John’s; 6:30 p.m. on SNY (TV) / 97.9 ESPN (Radio)
- Friday, Feb. 5 @ Marquette; 7 p.m. on SNY (TV) / 97.9 ESPN (Radio)
UConn Men’s Ice Hockey:
*No scheduled games remain at this time; look for an update on the team’s next matchup(s) to come early this week
UConn Women’s Ice Hockey:
*No scheduled games remain at this time; look for an update on the team’s next matchup(s) to come early this week
Cause We Care
Learn about non-profits and causes worthy of UConn Nation’s support
We can’t say enough good things about the Husky Ticket Project but we can pass the mic to our friends at Sliders & Curveballs to help spread the word:
🚨 New Sliders & Curveballs Pod
Two guests. Double the fun! 🎧
The @HuskyTicketProj dropped in to tell us about their incredible youth project with #UConn sports and what’s planned next. Plus baseball architect, Janet Marie Smith, talks ⚾️. anchor.fm/davirro/episod…— Mike DAvirro (@Gempartyz)
8:43 PM • Jan 30, 2021
Final Play
A parting sentiment from The UConn Fast Break team
Whenever his Huskies return to the court, “The Wrench” will be ready:
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