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The UConn Fast Break - 2/8/21
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Weekly Rewind
The latest UConn athletics news
Geno’s Huskies hammer St. John’s then mash Marquette in preparation for tonight’s highly-anticipated showdown with South Carolina
UConn men’s hockey scores huge win over No. 14 Northeastern to earn first national ranking in program history
Hurley’s squad comes up short against Seton Hall but outlook remains strong thanks to solid first half of season, including these showstoppers:
Big East preseason polls predict #4 finishes for UConn men’s and women’s soccer
Coach Cav’s UConn hockey squad getting solid contributions from dynamic defensemen and plenty of points from Hobey Baker candidate Jonny Evans
Paige Bueckers fueling UConn women’s basketball’s offensive fire while redefining definition of freshman phenom:
PAIGE BUECKERS WITH A NEW CAREER HIGH:
➡️ 32 points
➡️ 7 assists
➡️ 65% FGEasy money. @paigebueckers1 (via @UConnWBB)
— WSLAM (@wslam)
1:40 AM • Feb 4, 2021
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U Gotta See This
Video highlights
Not all offensive rebounds are created equal:
Andre Jackson GOT UP for the putback 😳
@UConnMBB | @andrejackson111
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB)
6:14 PM • Feb 6, 2021
Corey Floyd Jr. continues his strong season with another big game, dishes on why he belongs at UConn:
Postgame interview with 2022 @rc_basketball guard @CoreyFloydJr. 23 pts in a 90-51 win over Linden. RC is back vs Elizabeth on Friday @D1MEDIAPRO
— Michael Siroty (@mSiroty)
1:43 AM • Feb 4, 2021
UConn, Great Pic
Photos of UConn’s finest
Thank you to all the strong-willed women who blazed the trail for female athletes of today and the Huskies currently carrying the torch for women’s sports:
We are fortunate to have so many remarkable female student-athletes and alumnae at UConn!
#NGWSD#BleedBlue
— UConn Huskies (@UConnHuskies)
3:19 PM • Feb 3, 2021
Coach’s Corner
Find out what UConn coaches are up to on and off the court
Geno has high praise for his Huskies, may have met his match in Nika Muhl:
On Nika Mühl: "When she came out, I asked her who should I put in? I'm gonna let her coach from now on instead of me" 😂
Geno Auriemma gives his thoughts on the first half vs. Marquette:
— UConn on SNY (@SNYUConn)
12:53 AM • Feb 6, 2021
Dan Hurley’s playing days at Seton Hall far from all fun and games
Coach Cavanaugh has UConn men’s hockey heading in right direction
Geno couldn’t care less about playing in Big East Tournament this season
Coach Hurley with the latest on James Bouknight’s injury recovery:
Big League Buzz
Catch up on former UConn players working across the sports world
Andrew Adams wins Super Bowl LV with Bucs to give UConn football fourth-straight year with SB champ:
Congrats to @AndrewAdams33 and the @Buccaneers!
— UConn Football (@UConnFootball)
3:14 AM • Feb 8, 2021
Diana Taurasi staying in Phoenix after re-signing with Mercury
UConn women’s basketball products in preparation for world domination:
Memory Lane
Revisit special moments in UConn sports history
WARNING: This thread will elicit heavy levels of nostalgia:
What's your earliest UConn basketball memory?
— Penfield (@BpenfieldJ)
3:59 PM • Feb 3, 2021
Long-time UConn baseball coach Andy Baylock reflects on prolific life
Geno and these stars could write the book on winning:
Weekly Watchlist
Find out when and how to watch the Huskies in action this week
UConn Men’s Basketball:
- Wednesday, Feb. 10 @ Providence; 4 p.m. on FS1 (TV) / UConn SN (Radio)
- Saturday, Feb. 13 @ Xavier; 12 p.m. on FOX (TV) / UConn SN (Radio)
UConn Women’s Basketball:
- Monday, Feb. 8 v. South Carolina; 7 p.m. on FS1 (TV) / 97.9 ESPN (Radio)
- Wednesday, Feb. 10 v. Seton Hall; 6:30 p.m. on SNY (TV) / 97.9 ESPN (Radio)
- Friday, Feb. 12 @ Georgetown; 6 p.m. on CBSSN (TV) / 97.9 ESPN (Radio)
UConn Men’s Ice Hockey:
- Tuesday, Feb. 9 @ UMass Lowell; 5 p.m. on NESN (TV)
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
Final Play
A parting sentiment from The UConn Fast Break team
May the hot sauce wash away your Blue Devil sins:
@MisterHotBalls@UConnFanDotCom@UConnPuneet@NoEscalators@HurleyMania#accountability
— Marie LeBrun (@MarieLizLeBrun)
3:41 PM • Feb 4, 2021
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