Strong Scores 39 as UConn Beats Iowa 91-79
UConn's Sarah Strong broke her own single-game scoring record in a 91-79 win over No. 10 Iowa.
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November 8, 2026
UConn Faces Wagner in Monday Night MatchupThe Huskies host the Seahawks at Gampel Pavilion on Monday at 7 p.m., the program's first game in its renovated arena.
November 2, 2026
UConn Lands 6-10 Center Keny VadoThe French 18-year-old becomes the third commitment in the Huskies' 2027 recruiting class.
October 29, 2026
UConn Hosts Four-Star Recruit Jack ThelenThe 7-foot-1 center from Minnesota visits Storrs as part of his ongoing college recruitment process.
October 29, 2026
UConn Forward Na'jai Hines Named to Malone Watch ListThe Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame selected the 6-foot-11 transfer for the prestigious college basketball award.
October 24, 2026
Charlie Stevens Becomes UConn Men's Basketball General ManagerThe 28-year-old former NBA staffer assumed the role on September 1, 2026, following a three-month interview process.
October 21, 2026
UConn Renames Gampel Pavilion to M&T Bank CenterThe university signed a 20-year, $32.5 million naming rights deal for the arena in Storrs.
October 21, 2026
NJM Insurance Group Partners With UConn AthleticsThe insurer secures branding rights for UConn basketball games, social media, and digital content series.
October 13, 2026
Olivia Vukosa Debuted in UConn Exhibition WinThe 6-foot-5 center recorded 10 points and nine rebounds during her first collegiate appearance against Syracuse.
October 10, 2026
UConn Secured Commitment from NaVorro Bowman Jr.The consensus top-15 recruit committed to the program in September after visiting Storrs.
October 9, 2026
Azzi Fudd Will Join UConn Huskies of HonorThe former UConn standout will be inducted on November 8 before the team faces Iowa.
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