Athletics
UConn Soccer to Play in Hartford This Season
The first game at Dillon Stadium is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 8 at 1 p.m., when the women’s soccer team welcomes Boston University to Hartford.
The Husky Ticket Project
UConn trio launched a nonprofit that provides free UConn football and basketball tickets to deserving young fans.
With the Snip of a Ribbon, the Student Recreation Center Opens
The new center on Hillside Road officially opened Aug. 26 at 6 a.m., the morning after a ribbon cutting ceremony led by President Tom Katsouleas.
New Coach Named to Cross Country, Track and Field Teams
A three-time All-American runner from Glastonbury, Lindsay Crevoiserat is returning to the university that launched her college career.
New Student Recreation Center: It’s What’s Inside That Counts
UConn's brand-new Student Recreation Center is set to transform the campus experience for the entire community.
‘Trash Talk’ Really Can Put Players Off Their Game, UConn Researcher Finds
A study of 200 adults conducted by a graduate student confirmed the ability of trash talk to negatively affect the game performance of a competitor.
Laura Valentino named Head Softball Coach
'The experience she gained during the implementation of the Duke softball program should prove invaluable as she endeavors to build a championship culture here at UConn,' said David Benedict, director of athletics.
UConn Returns to Big East Conference
The Huskies will build their future in the conference where they enjoyed significant athletic successes.
Gampel and Sherman Undergoing Upgrades This Summer
A new sound system in Gampel Pavilion will improve the experience for teams and fans at games and students and the public attending major University events, while new turf at the Sherman Complex will benefit recreational programs as well as varsity teams.
UConn’s Jamelle Elliott: Where She is Now
Former women's basketball student-athlete Jamelle Elliott is back at UConn as an administrator, after a successful coaching career. Sometimes, she stops to watch practice for a few minutes, because she misses the echo of a bouncing basketball.