Historic is the word that everyone will use to describe the UConn football team’s (9-3) season this year. After all, the Huskies’ 9-win season marks the first time in program history that Connecticut has accomplished the feat in back-to-back seasons.
After Jim Mora suddenly left the program to become the head coach at Colorado State, UConn has now hired former Toledo head coach Jason Candle to lead the program.
Braylon Mullins entered the Big East Tournament Semifinals three for his last 20 from beyond the arc. When a player hits a shooting slump, the age old saying goes: keep shooting.
The UConn softball team began Big East Conference play on the road with a three-game series against the St. John’s Red Storm on Sunday, March 8 and Monday, March 9, marking the start of conference competition for the Huskies.
After a rough start to the first inning with Boston College racking in three runs, the Huskies could not find a way to rally back falling to the Eagles 26-19. UConn attempted to find their way back in later innings but ultimately fell short due to committing four errors.
Turning the corner of warmer weather in March means more UConn baseball games played at Elliot Ballpark in Storrs, Conn. Following a series win against Old Dominion down in Norfolk, Va., the UConn baseball team will return home for a midweek matchup against Boston College.