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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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Dark day for UConn fans
My time for reading just got extended, as my favorite college basketball team, UConn, was bounced from the NCAA tournament in the first round.
It's depressing for all University of Connecticut fans. But, in a way, it's good for me, because my reading...Tags: Jim Calhoun, College Sports, National Collegiate Athletic Association
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Olympian Phelps gets 4 nominations
Associated PressMichael Phelps has 14 Olympic gold medals but only one ESPY. That's likely to change after he led the way Wednesday with four nominations for next month's ESPY Awards. The swimmer is nominated for male athlete, championship performance, record-breaking...Tags: Philadelphia Phillies, Tiger Woods, Maya Moore, Los Angeles Lakers, Kobe Bryant
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Phelps is decorated by AAU with 74th Sullivan Award
Sun StaffA landmark year of swimming in 2003 resulted in one more honor for Michael Phelps, as the 18-year-old from Rodgers Forge won the 74th annual James E. Sullivan Award last night. The announcement was made at a banquet at the New York Athletic Club. The...Tags: Katie Hoff, Michelle Kwan, College Basketball, Track and Field, Speed Skating
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Geno Auriemma Opens Up About UConn's Move To SNY
The Hartford CourantBefore assuming his duties as master of ceremonies at his annual "Fore The Children" golf benefit at Hartford Golf Club to benefit the Connecticut Children's Hospital, UConn coach Geno Auriemma opened up about a lot of things, including his first extended...Tags: Connecticut Huskies, NBC (tv network), Media Industry, Geno Auriemma, Yankee Stadium
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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: Maya Moore, College Basketball, Women's National Basketball Association, University of Hartford, Nykesha Sales
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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: University of Central Florida Knights, Boise State Broncos, Southeastern Conference, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, College Football
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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: Southeastern Conference, University of Central Florida Knights, Boise State Broncos, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, College Football
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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: Southeastern Conference, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Geno Auriemma, College Basketball, Big East Conference
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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: Connecticut Huskies, Geno Auriemma, Media Industry, College Basketball, Labor Day
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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: Skydiving, Chris Dailey, Stefanie Dolson, Air and Aviation Sports, Steve Webb
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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: Boise State Broncos, Boston College Eagles, Geno Auriemma, Red Auerbach, College Basketball
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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: Golf, ESPN (tv network), Walt Disney, College Baseball, Amusement and Theme Parks
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