As the school year comes to a close, it gives us the chance to reflect on all the successes our athletic programs had this year! As the sports section, it is our pleasure to continuously publish stories, updating fans on the latest news regarding the UConn Huskies.
See you all next season,
Avery Becker and Jake McCreven
Sports Editor and Associate Sports Editor 2026-27
Men’s Basketball
By Sam Calhoun
For the third time in the last four seasons, Dan Hurley, Alex Karaban and the UConn Huskies played in the national championship game. Yet, for the first time in program history, Connecticut lost in the national title game, falling to Michigan—a team that bulldozed through opponents this season in a manner reminiscent of the 2023-24 Huskies. Throughout the season, several moments stood out: beating Kansas inside the raucous Allen Fieldhouse, the thrilling overtime win at Providence, and Tarris Reed Jr.’s historic performance against Furman. Of these, Braylon Mullins’ clutch shot to send UConn to the Final Four over Duke in the Elite Eight was unparalleled, giving the Blue Devils a taste of their own medicine and avenging the 1989-90 team once and for all.
Women’s Basketball
By Jake McCreven
The narrative surrounding the UConn women’s basketball team’s quest for a repeat national title was rewritten well before the final buzzer sounded in Phoenix last month. The Huskies, previously undefeated and riding the fifth longest winning streak in Division I history, were thumped by South Carolina in the Final Four as Geno Auriemma, smoldering with resentment, trudged off court after exchanging verbal blows with South Carolina’s Dawn Staley. It was a messy and tension-filled end to an otherwise historic season in Storrs. The Huskies, buoyed by the All-American efforts of Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong, forced nearly 250 more turnovers than they allowed field goals made, and won their first 38 games by an average of nearly 40 points.
Football
By Raiyan Hussain
UConn football’s stellar 2025 season ended bitterly with the resignation of HC Jim Mora Jr. and subsequent Fenway Bowl rout. Though it stings, it won’t define them and the broader Mora era. Under Mora’s leadership, WR Skyler Bell, along with QB Joe Fagnano, RB Cam Edwards and others, cruised their way to another nine win season. Bell etched his name into UConn’s record books in doing so. The apogee was reached upon beating future ACC champion Duke before a packed Rentschler Field, which students stormed at the game’s end. It’s these guys and moments that we’ll remember when recollecting this team. They define the long-awaited resurgence of Connecticut football.
Men’s Soccer
By Colette Doyle
The UConn men’s soccer team had a strong 2025 season, finishing with a 12-5-4 overall record and a 5-2-1 record in the Big East. The team opened the season undefeated through the first eight matchups, most notably over Syracuse and Akron. The Huskies advanced to the Big East Championship after defeating Akron in the semifinals but fell to Georgetown in the final. Their second-place overall finish in the Big East earned them an at-large bid to the NCAA Division I Men’s Soccer Tournament, where they received a first-round bye. The team went on to defeat Cornell but were ultimately eliminated by the Maryland Terrapins. Overall, the season marked significant success for the program, highlighted by both conference success and a return to national competition.
Women’s Soccer
By James Badeau
The UConn women’s soccer team came off winning the 2024 Big East title and finished its 2025 regular season with a record of 11-4-3, 7-1-2 in conference play. It was a bit of a rocky start to the season, as they won the first game against Stony Brook and followed it with two losses to Texas A&M and Brown, then a 0-0 draw to Rutgers.
The Huskies got on the right track, winning their next 4 matches, 3 of which being by multiple goals. September 24 saw a crucial matchup against No. 24 Xaiver, where UConn drew 1-1. The next match on September 27 was their final loss of the regular season coming to Georgetown.
UConn finished the season on a seven game unbeaten streak heading into the Big East Tournament.
It was a September 24 rematch against Xavier in the Big East Semifinals, where the Musketeers eliminated UConn 7-0.
Senior Chioma Okafor led the Huskies this season with eight goals and was selected for first team All-Big East. Freshman goalkeeper Ava Yamas led the Big East with 10 shutouts and ranked second in the conference with an average of 0.8 goals allowed per contest.
Field Hockey
By Elliot Koplas
The UConn Huskies field hockey team competed in another successful season ending the year 12-9 (6-1 Big East). The squad was led by scoring leader Julia Bressler and assisting leader Sol Simone and fell just short in the Big East final, losing to Liberty in overtime. The Huskies responded in the NCAA tournament with a Sweet Sixteen win over Wake Forest. Their season ended in a hard fought 1-0 loss against the No. 3 seed Harvard Crimson. Despite this, they anticipate a successful season next year and remain poised for another deep postseason run in the NCAA tourney.
Volleyball
By Ryan Lombardi
The UConn volleyball team started off the year with a dominant 11-1 non-conference run, which carried them to a successful 19-9 campaign. The squad saw standout years from senior outside hitter Emma Werkmeister and graduate student setter Doga Kutlu, both receiving All-Conference and All-Region honors in their final seasons with the Huskies. Werkmeister was explosive from the service line, ranking second in the country in aces per set, while Kutlu was equally crucial in setting up the offense, becoming the sixth UConn player to surpass 3000 career assists. The Huskies capped off a strong season with a gritty 3-1 win at Georgetown in a bittersweet finale for the upperclassmen, securing a .500 conference record in a season defined by veteran leadership.
Cross Country
By Bridget Brondson
The women’s cross country team enjoyed an excellent season, finishing fourth in the Big East Championship and sixth out of 37 teams in the NCAA Northeast Regional Championship. Senior captain Chloe Trudel was a standout competitor throughout the season, ending the year with a new personal best time of 20:16.0 at Regionals, earning her 10th overall. Freshman Sascha Letica was the definition of underclassmen resilience as she also claimed a personal best time at regionals, 20:44.4, and 16th overall. Brooke Strauss and Malin Rahm were also standout competitors throughout the season. Strauss earned her personal best in the 6k at the Paul Short Run in early October, earning a 20:22.4 finish.
Women’s Hockey
By Kaden Knapp
UConn women’s hockey had a season to remember. For the first time in program history, the Huskies won an NCAA Tournament game, defeating Princeton 4-1 before falling to Penn State in the next round. They finished 28-9-2 overall and 17-6-1 in conference play. For the second time in three years, UConn captured the Hockey East Tournament title. Connecticut beat Northeastern in the championship after losing all three regular-season matchups to the Huskies. Tia Chan was spectacular in her final season in front of the goal. The Ontario native became the second Husky to be selected as a First Team All-American. She won Hockey East Goaltender of the Year, leading the conference in wins (27), shutouts (5) and save percentage (.951). Kyla Josifovic led the charge offensively. In 39 games, the senior led the team in points and goals with 40 and 16.
Men’s Hockey
By Nicole Caruso
The UConn men’s hockey team had a stellar season, making it to the NCAA tournament for the second time in program history. Despite falling to Michigan State in the tournament, this still marked an impressive season for the team. The team ranked No. 13 nationally and ended the season with a 20-13-5 record. The Huskies also secured their second straight CT Ice Championship title defeating Quinnipiac University. Joey Muldowney led the team in goals (17) and Ryan Tattle led in points (32). Defenseman Viking Gustafsson Nyberg made his NHL debut with the Minnesota Wild just days after signing an entry level contract with the organization. The Huskies will look to continue to prove themselves as a top team in Hockey East next season.
Indoor Track
By Bridget Bronsdon
UConn’s indoor track and field team captured their fifth consecutive Big East Championship title. The men earned 194 points, beating out second place, DePaul with 113, by a landslide. The women enjoyed the same success, claiming 169 points while second place DePaul followed behind with 133. Joshua Mooney earned the Big East Most Outstanding Field Performer due to his first-place heptathlon finish, claiming 5,717 points. Anna Connors also took home the gold with a 400m time of 54.33. The Huskies swept the 60m hurdles with Mohamed Wahdan (6.92) , Wyatt Gravier (8.13) and Jordon Quinn (8.15) going first, second and third. The men’s and women’s coaching staff was also celebrated, winning Big East Coaching Staff of the Year.
Outdoor Track
The Big East Outdoor Championships, on May 14-16, will most likely yield success for the Huskies as they earned their fifth consecutive indoor title in late February. The success continued into the outdoor season with various notable finishes of the track and field. Leading the freshman talent is Medwin Odamtten, who recently earned a personal best at the UConn Northeast Challenge with a 200m time of 21.37. On the field, sophomore Enaji Muhammad earned a first-place finish in the Northeast Challenge pole vault, recording 2.11m. The men’s 4x400m relay also took home a first-place time of 3:09.79 thanks to Peyton Butler, Gabriel Cuffey, Teyedza Jaravaza and Del Lindsey. With the success just beginning, it’s sure to continue.
Swim and Dive
By Avery Becker
The UConn women’s swim and dive program only amassed one loss over the entire season, finishing their 2025-26 campaign on a six-meet winning streak. The Huskies closed out their season with a second-place finish in the Big East Tournament. Throughout this three-day meet, records were broken. Sydney Perkins, Rhian Russell, Maggie Rhodes and Jessica Sheng broke a school record in the 200 Medley Relay. As the Huskies shift their focus to the 2026-27 season, they will look to continue their momentum!
Baseball
By Will DeLetto
In the midst of the 2025-26 season, the UConn men’s baseball team’s season has been reflected by both resilience and offensive firepower through a tough schedule. The Huskies have hovered around .500 with a record of 21-20. In the Big East, they hold a 7-5 record and sit 4th in the standings. Key contributors such as Polemeni and Marshall have powered the lineup with timely hitting and running production, while the pitching staff continues to develop and deliver in big moments. With steady growth over the remainder of the season, the Huskies look to reinforce their status as a competitive force and build a strong foundation for continued success.
Softball
By Brayden Gorski
After a rough start in non-conference play, the UConn softball team currently owns a record of 23-24 with seven games left before the Big East Tournament. The team sits in third place in the Big East with a conference record of 13-5, and they have a home record of 12-2 at Burrill Family Field. Cat Petteys followed up a 15-home run freshman campaign with 17 home runs and counting in 2026. Caprice Bohmer and Jessica Walter have been the backbone of the rotation. Bohmer has 112 strikeouts on the year while Walter has a 3.69 ERA in her first season at UConn. The squad has a chance to repeat as the Big East Champions and make their second consecutive NCAA tournament.
Women’s Lacrosse
By Thad Sawyer
Consistency has been hard to come by for the women’s lacrosse team, as they’ve won three games in a row just once this season and missing out on double-digit goals for five straight games beginning in the middle of March. Rayea Davis scoring her 200th career point and Megan O’Brien’s emergence as the team’s leading scorer have been bright spots. Abby Beran is also on track for her second straight Big East Defensive Player of the Year award. Still, individual accomplishments have far outweighed team success this season.
Tennis: Alex Klancko – The UConn women’s tennis team had an up and down season. In regular season play, the Huskies finished with a record of 12-8 with a conference record of 4-3. In the Big East Championship, UConn avenged their loss on April 2, to four-seeded Georgetown 4-2 but fell to one-seeded Xavier 3-4. The UConn tennis team was able to keep their undefeated record alive versus Seton Hall after they beat them 4-3 on April 8. The Huskies will look forward to bouncing back next season after a rocky 2025-26 season.
Golf
By Ryan Lombardi
The UConn men’s golf team is preparing for the Big East Championship coming up as they look to end an impressive campaign on a high note. They claimed victories in the UConn invitational in September and more recently the Golfweek/Stifel Spring Challenge. Senior Connor Goode has led the squad, earning five top ten finishes this season. Junior Bradley Sawka has had an equally stellar season, leading the team with 20 rounds at par or better. The group seems to be in top form after sophomore Kai-Jun Huang just put up his best performance of his career this past weekend. The Huskies will look to carry that momentum into postseason play, searching for their first team conference title since 2021.