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The University of Connecticut women's basketball program played its first game for coach Sandra Hamm on Dec. 5, 1974, defeating state rival Eastern Connecticut, 40-27. By the time it played its 1,000th game on Nov. 25, 2007 against Duke for the championship of the Paradise Jam Tournament in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, the Huskies had grown into the one of the most dynamic programs in the nation. Under Geno Auriemma, who became coach on May 17, 1985, the Huskies have been to eight Final Fours and won five Division I national championships, four over five seasons from 2000-2004, including three straight from 2002-04. They have won 15...
The University of Connecticut women's basketball program played its first game for coach Sandra Hamm on Dec. 5, 1974, defeating state rival Eastern Connecticut, 40-27. By the time it played its 1,000th game on Nov. 25, 2007 against Duke for the championship of the Paradise Jam Tournament in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, the Huskies had grown into the one of the most dynamic programs in the nation. Under Geno Auriemma, who became coach on May 17, 1985, the Huskies have been to eight Final Fours and won five Division I national championships, four over five seasons from 2000-2004, including three straight from 2002-04. They have won 15 Big East regular-season title and 13 conference tournament titles. The Huskies are also the only program in Division I history to go undefeated and win the national champions in two separate seasons: 1994-95 (35-0) and 2001-02 (39-0). On the way to the 2003-04 national championship, UConn broke the NCAA record for consecutive wins with 70. UConn has produced 10 first-team All-Americans, including Rebecca Lobo, Jennifer Rizzotti, Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi. They also had four players selected in the first round of the 2002 WNBA draft Bird, Swin Cash, Asjha Jones and Tamika Williams. UConn has had 17 players drafted by the WNBA.
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Geno Auriemma To Open New Restaurant In Storrs
Geno Auriemma is set to open another restaurant, and this one is closer to "home." Geno's will open this summer in Storrs Center, the new mixed-use town center in downtown Mansfield. (Read more about the Storrs Center development on Courant reporter Ken...
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Starters Got It Going For Girls AAU Basketball
The Hartford CourantThey might have been the Newmans. Or the Connecticut Clairols. But in the late '80s, when Nick Economopoulos came knocking at the door, looking for a sponsor for his girls AAU basketball program, Paul Newman's nonprofit corporation decided to go in a...Tags: National Collegiate Athletic Association, College Sports, Memorial Day, Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference, Providence Friars
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Notre Dame AD Jack Swarbrick reaffirms commitment to Big East
PONTE VEDRA BEACH — Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick said the school remains committed to the Big East.
The Irish's non-football sports compete in the Big East and bolster the league's national profile, providing stability for members...Tags: West Virginia Mountaineers, College Football, University of Central Florida Knights, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Southeastern Conference
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Notre Dame AD Jack Swarbrick reaffirms Irish's commitment to Big East
PONTE VEDRA BEACH — Although saying the school is monitoring the landscape for dramatic conference changes, Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrik said on Wednesday that his school remains committed to partial membership in the Big East...Tags: West Virginia Mountaineers, College Football, University of Central Florida Knights, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Southeastern Conference
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Notre Dame: Still Committed To Big East
Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick said that while the Irish are aware of all other options, the school remains committed to the Big East. Texas athletic director DeLoss Dodds told CBSSports.com Tuesday that he has reached out to Notre Dame...Tags: Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Southeastern Conference, College Sports, Big East Conference, Sports
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SNY Execs Explain Coverage Plan For UConn Women
The Hartford CourantPeer over the shoulder of SNY anchors, any time they are on, and see New York City staring back from the outside. Yes, that's Radio City Music Hall in the background. That's all well and good, but the UConn women's basketball fan really wants to know...Tags: Satellite and Cable Service, Entertainment, Media Industry, College Sports, Connecticut Huskies
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Showing Her Ups: UConn's Stef Dolson Tries Skydiving
The Hartford CourantOn Sunday, with her two sisters by her side, UConn junior center Stefanie Dolson bent her 6-foot-5 body into a prop plane that took off from The Blue Sky Ranch in Gardner, N.Y. When the plane reached about 14,000 feet, Dolson crossed another line...Tags: Steve Webb, Basketball, Skydiving, Air and Aviation Sports, Stefanie Dolson
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From The Archives, Oct. 21, 2011: Geno Auriemma Risks Wrath Of Football Gods
There a story floating around that, according to Texas Athletic Director DeLoss Dodds, the Big 12 Conference has talked to Notre Dame about dumping the Big East for the Big 12 in every sport but football. Back at Big East women's basketball media day in...Tags: Rutgers Scarlet Knights, College Football, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Southern Methodist Mustangs, College Sports
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Big East members say they are confident in future, inspired by TV options
PONTE VEDRA BEACH – Big East embattled veterans and eager newcomers said they feel confident about the league's future following the first day of spring meetings.
Nothing may have done more to lift their spirits and unify the frazzled group than...Tags: College Football, University of Central Florida Knights, Southern Methodist Mustangs, College Sports, Media Industry
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Regional Digest: Three UConn Women's Basketball Recruits On U18 National Team
The Hartford CourantJefferson, Stewart,Tuck On U18 Team Incoming UConn women's basketball recruits Moriah Jefferson (Glenn Heights, Texas), Breanna Stewart (North Syracuse, N.Y.) and Morgan Tuck (Bolingbrook, Ill.) have been selected to play on the USA Basketball U18...Tags: ESPN (tv network), Basketball, Golf, Alzheimer's Disease, Baseball
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Trinity Women Hope To Go Far In Lacrosse Postseason
The Hartford CourantThe Trinity women's lacrosse team has taken a few more steps in the evolution of the program, setting a school record with 19 victories and, more significantly, advancing to the NCAA Division III semifinals for the first time. Time to celebrate? Sure,...Tags: National Collegiate Athletic Association, College Sports, Connecticut Huskies, Rowing, Sports
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Extra Credit
The Hartford CourantNORTHEAST 10 CT TIES: Several baseball players with state ties were given postseason honors by the Northeast-10 Conference. On the second team were Kevin Spatkowski (New Hampshire, Bristol), Jon Minucci (Southern New Hampshire, Madison) and A.J. Turnier...Tags: Basketball, University of New Haven, Sports
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