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No. 1 UConn defeated No. 11 Iowa 90-64 at the Women’s Champions Classic, with standout performances from Hannah Stuelke and Chit-Chat Wright for Iowa, who struggled early but showed resilience before the Huskies pulled away in the final quarter.
UConn women's basketball team is on track for an undefeated season, with a strong 10-0 start and key players like Azzi Fudd leading the charge. The team is poised for a historic run, potentially facing Texas in a collision course for an undefeated season, amidst a year of parity in women's college basketball.
The article ranks the top seven contenders for the 2025-26 men's college basketball national championship, highlighting teams like UConn, Arizona, Louisville, Houston, Duke, Michigan, and Purdue, based on their early-season performances, roster strengths, and potential to win it all.
Kansas freshman Darryn Peterson will miss the game against UConn due to a hamstring injury, marking his seventh consecutive missed game. Despite returning to practice, he remains day-to-day and is not yet fully recovered. In his absence, Kansas has maintained a strong record of 5-1 and a three-game winning streak. Peterson, a top NBA Draft prospect, has played only two college games this season due to injury issues.
Tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease and Powassan virus are increasing in Connecticut, prompting health advisories and preventive measures at the University of Connecticut, amid broader regional and environmental factors contributing to year-round tick activity.
UConn defeated Boston College 38-23 in a game where Boston College appeared lifeless, and coach Bill O’Brien expressed his determination to keep trying despite ongoing struggles.
Junior County, a highly-rated four-star shooting guard from Utah, has committed to UConn for the 2026 basketball recruiting class, citing the coaching style and campus environment as key factors in his decision.
BYU's 2025-26 basketball schedule includes key games against Villanova on TNT and UConn on FOX, with broadcast details finalized. The season opener features BYU vs Villanova in Las Vegas, and a notable matchup against UConn in Boston, both expected to be top-ranked teams.
Paige Bueckers was named the 2025 WNBA Rookie of the Year, receiving 70 of 72 first-place votes, after a standout rookie season with the Dallas Wings where she led all rookies in points, assists, and steals, and set a single-game rookie scoring record.
Syracuse football secured a 27-20 overtime win against UConn, with a key play by freshman Antoine Deslauriers, leading to celebrations that were quickly subdued by coach Fran Brown, who warned his team about potential unusual punishments.
Syracuse defeated UConn 27-20 in overtime, with coach Fran Brown making the team run extra sprints post-game to emphasize discipline and effort, after a game where Syracuse had to rally from behind and demonstrate resilience.
UConn researchers Rajkumar Verma and Raman Bahal are developing a novel miRNA inhibitor drug to reverse brain damage caused by ischemic stroke, aiming to extend treatment windows and improve recovery, with promising results in mouse models and ongoing efforts to commercialize the therapy.
The article previews the upcoming 2025-26 women's college basketball season, highlighting top teams like UConn and South Carolina, key players, transfers, and potential storylines, with predictions including UConn's possible undefeated run and SEC dominance in the Final Four.
WNBA star Paige Bueckers confirmed her relationship with former UConn teammate Azzi Fudd during a red carpet interview, ending months of speculation, and sharing details about their bond and shared interests.
Paige Bueckers publicly confirmed her relationship with former UConn teammate Azzi Fudd during a WNBA All-Star event, revealing their romantic connection after long-standing rumors and sharing details about their bond and achievements.