Athletics

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.

Jade Strawberry. (Stephen Slade '89 (SFA) for UConn)

Senior Volleyball Player is Leading by Example

The Huskies return to action this weekend in the Army Invitational to play Albany and Army on Friday, Sept. 16, and St. John’s on Sept. 17.

The football team enters Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field on Sept. 1, 2016. (Peter Morenus/UConn Photo)

Huskies Clinch Win Over Maine in Season-Opener

UConn's 37-yard field goal with 11 seconds to go sealed the 24-21 win over the Black Bears Thursday.

Linebacker Matt Walsh, a senior and one of the 2016 captains of UConn Football. (Stephen Slade '89 (SFA) for UConn)

Football Opens Season Against Maine

Football coach Bob Diaco and the Huskies are optimistic, as their 2016 campaign starts against the Black Bears.

Freshman Alterique Gilbert of the men's basketball team speaks with the media. (Athletic Communications Photo)

Incoming Hoopster Draws Upon Many Skills

Freshman point guard Alterique Gilbert says his coach, Kevin Ollie, can expect to receive one of the original drawings he produces in his spare time.

February 3, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; Carolina Panthers Defensive back and UConn graduate Robert McClain addresses the media during a press conference prior to Super Bowl 50 at San Jose Convention Center. (Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports)

Nearly Two Dozen Huskies Now in NFL Training Camps

As UConn Football prepares for its season, Huskies are all around the pros.

Women's lacrosse players were recognized for their academic achievements.

Lacrosse, Tennis Earn Academic Honors

UConn’s women’s lacrosse team and men’s and women’s tennis teams have been recognized for academic excellence.

UConn's Eric Dietrich qualifies for U.S. Amateur Championship.

UConn Golfer to Compete in U.S. Amateur Championship

Rising senior Eric Dietrich will compete for the national title at Oakland Hills Country Club in Michigan Aug. 15-21.

UConn alumna and Canadanian Phylicia George (left) competes in the women's 100-metre hurdle semifinals at the Olympic Stadium during the Summer Olympics in London in 2012. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick)

Alumnae On Track and On Field at Olympics

Phylicia George '10 and Stephanie Labbe '10 of Canada are among the former Huskies competing in Rio.