Daniel Connolly
@danielvconnolly.bsky.social
UConn women's basketball and men's hockey beat writer
Geno Auriemma explains how UConn landed 2026 Serbian guard Jovana Popovic
“I like the way she plays. She's tough, she can score… an awful lot of things that I value, she possesses.”
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“I like the way she plays. She's tough, she can score… an awful lot of things that I value, she possesses.”
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How UConn landed Jovana Popovic
When the Huskies announced the signing of the 2026 Serbia guard last Thursday, the news came out of nowhere.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Geno Auriemma explains how UConn landed 2026 Serbian guard Jovana Popovic
“I like the way she plays. She's tough, she can score… an awful lot of things that I value, she possesses.”
www.uconnwbbweekly.com/p/how-uconn-...
“I like the way she plays. She's tough, she can score… an awful lot of things that I value, she possesses.”
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New Chasing Perfection!
Megan and I discuss what to make of UConn's close win over Michigan:
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Megan and I discuss what to make of UConn's close win over Michigan:
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Chasing Perfection: What to make of UConn's close win over Michigan
Do the Huskies' second half struggles show they might not be as good as we think, or does the fact that they pulled out a top-10 win despite a sub-par performance prove their ability?
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November 26, 2025 at 5:29 PM
New Chasing Perfection!
Megan and I discuss what to make of UConn's close win over Michigan:
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Megan and I discuss what to make of UConn's close win over Michigan:
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UConn men's hockey struggled to a 3-3 tie with Stonehill last night.
"We're not playing our best brand of hockey right now."
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"We're not playing our best brand of hockey right now."
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UConn struggles in 3-3 tie to Stonehill: 'We're not playing our best brand of hockey right now'
Despite being a program known for their relentless play and high motor, the Huskies came out flat and never really got the engine going.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:28 PM
UConn men's hockey struggled to a 3-3 tie with Stonehill last night.
"We're not playing our best brand of hockey right now."
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"We're not playing our best brand of hockey right now."
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Last night, UConn men's hockey's current team faced off against one of its former head coaches. Not many people can quite appreciate the Huskies' progress over the last decade quite like David Berard.
“It's amazing to see what's become of the program."
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“It's amazing to see what's become of the program."
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Former UConn interim coach David Berard not surprised by program's success
Not many people can appreciate the progress made by the Huskies over the last decade quite like Berard.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Last night, UConn men's hockey's current team faced off against one of its former head coaches. Not many people can quite appreciate the Huskies' progress over the last decade quite like David Berard.
“It's amazing to see what's become of the program."
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“It's amazing to see what's become of the program."
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UConn men's hockey will host Penn State and Bowling Green at Toscano Family Ice Forum next season as part of the 2026 Ice Breakers Tournament
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UConn to co-host 2026 Ice Breakers Tournament with Sacred Heart
Penn State and Bowling Green will round out the field.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:24 PM
UConn men's hockey will host Penn State and Bowling Green at Toscano Family Ice Forum next season as part of the 2026 Ice Breakers Tournament
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As UConn found itself fending off a furious comeback bid from Michigan last night, Azzi Fudd stepped up and saved the day.
"Azzi is the one that we know if we get her enough touches, something good is going to happen."
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"Azzi is the one that we know if we get her enough touches, something good is going to happen."
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Azzi Fudd saves the day to help UConn stave off comeback bid from No. 6 Michigan
With the Huskies reeling, Fudd scored 13 of the team's 23 points in the fourth quarter and sunk four straight free throws at the end to seal the victory.
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November 22, 2025 at 7:07 PM
As UConn found itself fending off a furious comeback bid from Michigan last night, Azzi Fudd stepped up and saved the day.
"Azzi is the one that we know if we get her enough touches, something good is going to happen."
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"Azzi is the one that we know if we get her enough touches, something good is going to happen."
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Behind a clutch fourth quarter from Azzi Fudd, UConn women's basketball survived a valiant comeback bid from No. 6 Michigan
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No. 1 UConn women’s basketball fights off No. 6 Michigan, 72-69
Azzi Fudd came up with clutch play after clutch play in the fourth quarter to help the Huskies survive the upset bid.
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November 22, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Behind a clutch fourth quarter from Azzi Fudd, UConn women's basketball survived a valiant comeback bid from No. 6 Michigan
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UConn women's basketball made a surprise addition to its 2026 recruiting class, signing Serbian guard Jovana Popovic
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UConn signs 2026 Serbian guard Jovana Popovic
The Huskies made a surprise addition to next season's freshman class.
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November 20, 2025 at 7:23 PM
UConn women's basketball made a surprise addition to its 2026 recruiting class, signing Serbian guard Jovana Popovic
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New Chasing Perfection!
UConn dismantled Ohio State on Sunday and now turns its attention to a top-10 matchup with Michigan. Could that end up being the toughest test of the season for the Huskies?
Megan and I discuss:
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UConn dismantled Ohio State on Sunday and now turns its attention to a top-10 matchup with Michigan. Could that end up being the toughest test of the season for the Huskies?
Megan and I discuss:
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Chasing Perfection: Will UConn face its toughest test of the season against Michigan?
The Huskies are set for their first (and maybe only) top-10 matchup of the year on Friday.
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November 19, 2025 at 5:27 PM
New Chasing Perfection!
UConn dismantled Ohio State on Sunday and now turns its attention to a top-10 matchup with Michigan. Could that end up being the toughest test of the season for the Huskies?
Megan and I discuss:
www.uconnwbbweekly.com/p/chasing-pe...
UConn dismantled Ohio State on Sunday and now turns its attention to a top-10 matchup with Michigan. Could that end up being the toughest test of the season for the Huskies?
Megan and I discuss:
www.uconnwbbweekly.com/p/chasing-pe...
New Chasing Perfection!
UConn dismantled Ohio State on Sunday and now turns its attention to a top-10 matchup with Michigan. Could that end up being the toughest test of the season for the Huskies?
@megangauer and I discuss:
www.uconnwbbweekly.com/p/chasing-pe...
UConn dismantled Ohio State on Sunday and now turns its attention to a top-10 matchup with Michigan. Could that end up being the toughest test of the season for the Huskies?
@megangauer and I discuss:
www.uconnwbbweekly.com/p/chasing-pe...
Chasing Perfection: Will UConn face its toughest test of the season against Michigan?
The Huskies are set for their first (and maybe only) top-10 matchup of the year on Friday.
www.uconnwbbweekly.com
November 19, 2025 at 5:27 PM
New Chasing Perfection!
UConn dismantled Ohio State on Sunday and now turns its attention to a top-10 matchup with Michigan. Could that end up being the toughest test of the season for the Huskies?
@megangauer and I discuss:
www.uconnwbbweekly.com/p/chasing-pe...
UConn dismantled Ohio State on Sunday and now turns its attention to a top-10 matchup with Michigan. Could that end up being the toughest test of the season for the Huskies?
@megangauer and I discuss:
www.uconnwbbweekly.com/p/chasing-pe...
UConn's win over Ohio State on Sunday wasn't just dominance. It was a show of force.
“This is one of the most talented and deep teams that I think I've seen with UConn in a while."
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“This is one of the most talented and deep teams that I think I've seen with UConn in a while."
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UConn puts on show of force in blowout win over Ohio State
After a close first quarter, the Huskies flexed their muscles and quickly pulled away.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:32 PM
UConn's win over Ohio State on Sunday wasn't just dominance. It was a show of force.
“This is one of the most talented and deep teams that I think I've seen with UConn in a while."
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“This is one of the most talented and deep teams that I think I've seen with UConn in a while."
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FINAL: UConn 100, Ohio State 68
After the first quarter, the Huskies outscored the Buckeyes by 29.
Strong was unstoppable with 29 points, 13 boards, 7 assists, 5 steals and 3 blocks while Fudd (19), Quiñonez (18), Williams (12) and Shade (10) all hit double-figures as well.
After the first quarter, the Huskies outscored the Buckeyes by 29.
Strong was unstoppable with 29 points, 13 boards, 7 assists, 5 steals and 3 blocks while Fudd (19), Quiñonez (18), Williams (12) and Shade (10) all hit double-figures as well.
November 16, 2025 at 6:49 PM
FINAL: UConn 100, Ohio State 68
After the first quarter, the Huskies outscored the Buckeyes by 29.
Strong was unstoppable with 29 points, 13 boards, 7 assists, 5 steals and 3 blocks while Fudd (19), Quiñonez (18), Williams (12) and Shade (10) all hit double-figures as well.
After the first quarter, the Huskies outscored the Buckeyes by 29.
Strong was unstoppable with 29 points, 13 boards, 7 assists, 5 steals and 3 blocks while Fudd (19), Quiñonez (18), Williams (12) and Shade (10) all hit double-figures as well.
UConn women's basketball signed its lone 2026 commitment (at the moment), 6-4 post player Olivia Vukosa from Christ The King High School in New York
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UConn signs 2026 post Olivia Vukosa
Vukosa plays at the legendary Christ The King High School and is ranked as the No. 3 player in her class.
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November 13, 2025 at 5:58 PM
UConn women's basketball signed its lone 2026 commitment (at the moment), 6-4 post player Olivia Vukosa from Christ The King High School in New York
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FINAL: UConn 85, Loyola Chicago 29
12 different Huskies scoring in the victory, led by KK Arnold and Sarah Strong with 11 points apiece. Serah Williams had 10 points.
As a team, UConn forced 36 turnovers – three short of tying the program's single-game record.
12 different Huskies scoring in the victory, led by KK Arnold and Sarah Strong with 11 points apiece. Serah Williams had 10 points.
As a team, UConn forced 36 turnovers – three short of tying the program's single-game record.
November 13, 2025 at 2:20 AM
FINAL: UConn 85, Loyola Chicago 29
12 different Huskies scoring in the victory, led by KK Arnold and Sarah Strong with 11 points apiece. Serah Williams had 10 points.
As a team, UConn forced 36 turnovers – three short of tying the program's single-game record.
12 different Huskies scoring in the victory, led by KK Arnold and Sarah Strong with 11 points apiece. Serah Williams had 10 points.
As a team, UConn forced 36 turnovers – three short of tying the program's single-game record.
UConn official announces the signing of Olivia Vukosa, the No. 3 player in the class of 2026. She's a 6-4 post out of the legendary Christ The King High School in New York.
Geno: “We think Olivia is one of those players that we’ve had so much success with." Full quote below
Geno: “We think Olivia is one of those players that we’ve had so much success with." Full quote below
November 12, 2025 at 10:58 PM
UConn official announces the signing of Olivia Vukosa, the No. 3 player in the class of 2026. She's a 6-4 post out of the legendary Christ The King High School in New York.
Geno: “We think Olivia is one of those players that we’ve had so much success with." Full quote below
Geno: “We think Olivia is one of those players that we’ve had so much success with." Full quote below
Through one week of the season, UConn's biggest surprise has been... USC transfer Kayleigh Heckel.
"She's a way better offensive player than I thought she was."
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"She's a way better offensive player than I thought she was."
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After one week, Kayleigh Heckel has been UConn's biggest surprise
The sophomore transfer is one of three Huskies to reach double-figures in both games so far.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Through one week of the season, UConn's biggest surprise has been... USC transfer Kayleigh Heckel.
"She's a way better offensive player than I thought she was."
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"She's a way better offensive player than I thought she was."
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In her first game of the regular season, Sarah Strong put her second-year leap on display. When things weren't going well, the sophomore took over.
“Sarah is the one that runs that whole show."
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“Sarah is the one that runs that whole show."
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How Sarah Strong put her second year leap on display in season opener
While Strong has been one of the Huskies’ top players from the moment she stepped on campus, she’s finally starting to act like it.
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November 9, 2025 at 3:33 PM
In her first game of the regular season, Sarah Strong put her second-year leap on display. When things weren't going well, the sophomore took over.
“Sarah is the one that runs that whole show."
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“Sarah is the one that runs that whole show."
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10 teams have repeated in NCAA women's basketball history – and UConn is responsible for six of those.
How the Huskies are approaching their quest to go back-to-back:
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How the Huskies are approaching their quest to go back-to-back:
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The Anatomy of a Repeat: How UConn is approaching its quest to go back-to-back
The Huskies have only two standalone titles. As the No. 1 team in the country to start the new season, they'll try to keep it that way.
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November 9, 2025 at 3:31 PM
10 teams have repeated in NCAA women's basketball history – and UConn is responsible for six of those.
How the Huskies are approaching their quest to go back-to-back:
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How the Huskies are approaching their quest to go back-to-back:
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How a change in attitude sparked UConn men's hockey's third period comeback last night.
"No matter what happens in this game, it's not going to make or break our season. Let's just go play."
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"No matter what happens in this game, it's not going to make or break our season. Let's just go play."
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How a change in attitude sparked UConn's third period comeback: 'Let's just go play'
The Huskies mounted a late comeback to flip a would-be weekend sweep into a 2-2 tie and shootout victory against Providence on Saturday night.
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November 9, 2025 at 3:29 PM
How a change in attitude sparked UConn men's hockey's third period comeback last night.
"No matter what happens in this game, it's not going to make or break our season. Let's just go play."
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"No matter what happens in this game, it's not going to make or break our season. Let's just go play."
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UConn women's basketball will take on South Carolina in a psuedo home-and-home over the next two seasons with "neutral" site matchups at Mohegan Sun and Charlotte
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UConn to face South Carolina at neutral sites in 2026, 2027
The two schools will begin a pseudo home-and-home next season.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:25 PM
UConn women's basketball will take on South Carolina in a psuedo home-and-home over the next two seasons with "neutral" site matchups at Mohegan Sun and Charlotte
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UConn women's basketball's season opening win over Louisville wasn't perfect, but Geno Auriemma didn't want to get bogged down in the negatives.
"For the first game out, I thought it was a tremendous success.”
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"For the first game out, I thought it was a tremendous success.”
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Despite uneven performance, UConn taking the positives from win over Louisville
The Huskies' season-opener was a "tremendous success", according to the head coach.
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November 5, 2025 at 8:20 PM
UConn women's basketball's season opening win over Louisville wasn't perfect, but Geno Auriemma didn't want to get bogged down in the negatives.
"For the first game out, I thought it was a tremendous success.”
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"For the first game out, I thought it was a tremendous success.”
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After a one-year hiatus, UConn women's basketball and South Carolina will renew their rivalry next season in the Basketball Hall of Fame Women's Showcase
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UConn to face South Carolina in 2026 Hall of Fame Women's Showcase
After a one-year hiatus, the rivalry will return next season.
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November 5, 2025 at 6:30 PM
After a one-year hiatus, UConn women's basketball and South Carolina will renew their rivalry next season in the Basketball Hall of Fame Women's Showcase
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Breaking: UConn women’s basketball will play South Carolina next season in the Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase at Mohegan Sun on Nov. 24, 2026.
After a one-year hiatus, the rivalry will return
After a one-year hiatus, the rivalry will return
November 5, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Breaking: UConn women’s basketball will play South Carolina next season in the Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase at Mohegan Sun on Nov. 24, 2026.
After a one-year hiatus, the rivalry will return
After a one-year hiatus, the rivalry will return
FINAL: UConn 79, Louisville 65
The Huskies got off to a white-hot start, leading by 16 at the end of the first quarter, but were out-scored 57-54 the rest of the way.
Strong led with 21 points and Fudd had 20 points.
The Huskies got off to a white-hot start, leading by 16 at the end of the first quarter, but were out-scored 57-54 the rest of the way.
Strong led with 21 points and Fudd had 20 points.
November 5, 2025 at 1:04 AM
FINAL: UConn 79, Louisville 65
The Huskies got off to a white-hot start, leading by 16 at the end of the first quarter, but were out-scored 57-54 the rest of the way.
Strong led with 21 points and Fudd had 20 points.
The Huskies got off to a white-hot start, leading by 16 at the end of the first quarter, but were out-scored 57-54 the rest of the way.
Strong led with 21 points and Fudd had 20 points.
Why UConn hopes to get more out of Armed Forces Classic than just basketball.
"I like our players to see kids their age going about trying to be great at something other than basketball, and how they go about it.”
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"I like our players to see kids their age going about trying to be great at something other than basketball, and how they go about it.”
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Why UConn hopes to get more out of Armed Forces Classic than just basketball
"I like our players to see kids their age going about trying to be great at something other than basketball, and how they go about it.”
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November 4, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Why UConn hopes to get more out of Armed Forces Classic than just basketball.
"I like our players to see kids their age going about trying to be great at something other than basketball, and how they go about it.”
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"I like our players to see kids their age going about trying to be great at something other than basketball, and how they go about it.”
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