Athletics

UConn's Kia Nurse on the court. Nurse has been honored in the preseason by the American Athletic Conference. (Stephen Slade '89 (SFA) for UConn)

UConn Junior Named Preseason Player of the Year

Women's basketball player Kia Nurse has been honored in the preseason by the American Athletic Conference.

The Huskies won the Big East Field Hockey regular season title on Oct. 21 with a 5-3 win over Georgetown. (Stephen Slade '89 (SFA) for UConn)

UConn Field Hockey Clinches Big East Regular Season Title

The Huskies earn the top seed in the Big East Tournament, scheduled for Nov. 4 and 6 in Philadelphia.

The UConn wordmark, in white on a navy background.

UConn Athletics Moving Forward Without Big 12

The University’s academic strength and championship tradition are unrivaled in the realignment process.

A 360° camera captures the action from the floor during the First Night dunk contest in Gampel Pavilion. (Bret Eckhardt/UConn Photo)

UConn First Night Dunk Contest in 360°

UConn Basketball is back! Watch the First Night dunk contest in 360° from the floor of Gampel Pavilion.

Bob Goldberg, head coach of men's and women's swimming and diving, says he will retire at the end of the 2016-17 season. (Stephen Slade '89 (SFA) for UConn)

Veteran Swim Coach To Retire At End Of Season

Head coach Bob Goldberg will retire from coaching at the end of the 2016-17 season, after nearly three decades at UConn.

The Huskies celebrate their winning goal against Tulsa on Oct. 1. (Stephen Slade '89 (SFA) for UConn)

Bring It: Fans Invited to Cheer on Men’s Soccer at Home

Fans can attend one of the Huskies’ four remaining games at Joseph J. Morrone Stadium at a discounted rate.

Men's basketball head coach Kevin Ollie, let, and women's basketball head coach Geno Auriemma share a joke during First Night 2015. (Stephen Slade '89 (SFA) for UConn)

UConn Basketball to Host First Night Oct. 14

Doors open at 3 p.m., volleyball match at 4, showtime 7 p.m.

Breanna Stewart '16 (CLAS) is the only collegiate athlete among 25 finalists for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Women's Basketball Team. (Stephen Slade '89 (SFA) for UConn)

Stewart Named 2016 WNBA Rookie of the Year

Alumna Breanna Stewart is the fourth Husky to win this honor.

Nick Zecchino operated the grill for friends and family at Saturdays tailgate for the Syracuse game. Sept. 24, 2016. (Garrett Spahn '18 (CLAS)/UConn Photo)

For UConn Football Fans, Tailgating Steeped in Tradition

Some select the menu based on the guest team, others buy local. Some ask friends to contribute dishes, others serve old family recipes. All gather to tailgate hours before the start of each home game at Pratt & Whitney Stadium, Rentschler Field.

Junior Charlotte Veitner is tied for 2nd in UConn field hockey all-time points, and just 36 points away from overtaking the top point scorer in program history. (Stephen Slade '89 (SFA) for UConn)

Veitner Ties for 2nd in UConn Field Hockey All-Time Points

With her 12th goal of the season in a win against BU Sunday, the junior is now just 36 points away from overtaking the top point scorer in program history.