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Tuesday 01/15/2019
Old-school style of play benefiting Newington boys basketball Posted: 15 January 2019 [09:05 PM] SOUTHINGTON - Midway through the second quarter of Monday night’s game at Southington, Newington boys basketball head coach Ed Quick had…
Monday 01/14/2019
Second unit gives UConn women's basketball a needed boost Posted: 14 January 2019 [09:00 PM] Journal Inquirer STORRS - Breanna Stewart may be the best women’s basketball player in the world now and her college and former…
Sophomore center Carlton showing progress with UConn men's basketball Posted: 14 January 2019 [08:58 PM] Journal Inquirer CINCINNATI - One of the reasons UConn basketball coach Dan Hurley believed Saturday’s overtime defeat to Cincinnati was not a…
Sunday 01/13/2019
Shooting touch only one part of arsenal for UConn women's basketball's Samuelson, who nets 2,000th career point Posted: 13 January 2019 [09:13 PM] Journal Inquirer STORRS - Katie Lou Samuelson was born to shoot a basketball. But when UConn coach Geno Auriemma came into her…
UConn women's basketball players get message, beat South Florida after sluggish start Posted: 13 January 2019 [09:12 PM] STORRS - UConn coach Geno Auriemma sent a message to his starters on Sunday, pulling the entire group 4 ½ minutes into…
Kohl, Bute lead Central Connecticut men's basketball over Mount St. Mary's; women's basketball defeated Posted: 13 January 2019 [03:02 PM] EMMITSBURG, Md. - Tyler Kohl had 17 points, eight rebounds and eight assists on Saturday and Central Connecticut closed the game with…
Friday 01/11/2019
Dangerfield matches career high with 10 assists in latest UConn women's basketball victory Posted: 11 January 2019 [09:56 PM] Journal Inquirer STORRS - Crystal Dangerfield is fast to share the wealth, and the credit. The UConn women’s basketball team’s junior point…
Thursday 01/10/2019
UConn women's basketball's Samuelson is fifth pick in mock WNBA draft Posted: 10 January 2019 [09:37 PM] NEW YORK - The Associated Press polled a panel of WNBA coaches and general managers for a mock draft of the two…
UConn women's basketball's Williams backs player in Alabama controversy Posted: 10 January 2019 [09:36 PM] Journal Inquirer STORRS - Christyn Williams knows what Maori Davenport can do on the basketball court. The UConn freshman guard is hopeful…
Wednesday 01/09/2019
Collier working to regain shooting consistency for UConn women's basketball Posted: 09 January 2019 [09:19 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER Napheesa Collier’s sophomore jinx isn’t that something all that bad is happening, it’s just the UConn women’s basketball team’s forward…
Tuesday 01/08/2019
New Britain Bees hire Berlin native Mauro Gozzo as new manager Posted: 08 January 2019 [11:00 AM] STAFF REPORT The New Britain Bees didn’t have to look far in choosing their new manager. Mauro “Goose” Gozzo, who was born…
Monday 01/07/2019
Samuelson, Collier lead way for UConn women's basketball at Houston Posted: 07 January 2019 [09:14 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER HOUSTON - And with 3:36 remaining in the UConn women’s basketball team’s game with Houston on Sunday, Katie Lou Samuelson…
No hesitation as UConn women's basketball's Walker bounces back vs. Cougars Posted: 07 January 2019 [09:12 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER HOUSTON - Megan Walker was challenged by the Baylor defense Thursday night and the UConn women’s basketball team’s sophomore wing…
UConn man's basketball still lags behind AAC's best Posted: 07 January 2019 [09:12 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER HARTFORD - Things haven’t changed as much for the UConn men’s basketball team as some of its fans would like…
UCF able to erase UConn men's basketball's edge on offensive boards Posted: 07 January 2019 [09:10 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER HARTFORD - If one basketball team finishes a game with 17 offensive rebounds while holding its opponent to zero in…
Sunday 01/06/2019
UConn women's basketball gets 20-point victory following its first regular season loss in more than four years Posted: 06 January 2019 [09:25 PM] HOUSTON - Following the first regular season loss in more than four years, UConn coach Geno Auriemma didn’t know how his team…
CCSU men's and women's basketball lose at Sacred Heart Posted: 06 January 2019 [09:24 PM] FAIRFIELD - The Central Connecticut men’s basketball trailed throughout the game in a 73-61 loss at Sacred Heart on Saturday in…
Friday 01/04/2019
CCSU men's basketball drops NEC season opener to Wagner Posted: 04 January 2019 [09:19 PM] NEW BRITAIN - Romone Saunders had 17 points, six rebounds and six assists and Wagner beat Central Connecticut 80-58 in the Northeast…
UConn womens basketball's seniors experience first regular season defeat Posted: 04 January 2019 [09:16 PM] Journal Inquirer WACO, Texas - Their other losses in their time with the UConn women’s basketball team ended their last two seasons.…
UConn men's basketball forward Yakwe expected to be out rest of season with fractured foot Posted: 04 January 2019 [09:15 PM] STORRS - UConn forward Kassoum Yakwe is expected to miss the remainder of the season with a fracture in his right foot.…
Baylor slows down UConn womens basketball's Williams in upset Posted: 04 January 2019 [09:15 PM] Journal Inquirer WACO, Texas - When Christyn Williams played in her first road game for the UConn women’s basketball team at Notre…
Perkins returning to UConn football to coach defensive backs Posted: 04 January 2019 [09:13 PM] Journal Inquirer UConn football coach Randy Edsall hired a man to coach the Husky defensive backs who is very familiar. Darrell Perkins,…
Wednesday 01/02/2019
Newington resident Webster to be inducted into Connecticut Soccer Hall of Fame this month Posted: 02 January 2019 [09:53 PM] Staff report John R. Webster, now a Newington resident, is one of six new members selected to be inducted into the Connecticut…
It may not be possible for UConn women's basketball alum Stewart to have a better year than 2018 Posted: 02 January 2019 [09:52 PM] Journal Inquirer STORRS - At 9:33 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, Breanna Stewart tweeted “Thank you 2018” to her 68,157 followers, The…
Journeys with Jim: Weather has not been great for ice fishing in state Posted: 02 January 2019 [09:51 PM] My wife and I have sort of made it a tradition to journey up to Maine for New Year’s Day. We’ve made…
Tuesday 01/01/2019
UConn men's basketball looking for change of pace in aim to reduce turnovers Posted: 01 January 2019 [09:17 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER STORRS - The UConn men’s basketball team wants to take things a little more slowly in the New Year. The…
Daughter has given UConn women's basketball assistant coach Ralph new perspective Posted: 01 January 2019 [09:14 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER STORRS - Shea Ralph came out of the UConn women’s basketball team’s locker room at St. Louis’ Chaifetz Arena on…
Monday 12/31/2018
Former UConn women's basketball guard Lexi Gordon will transfer to Texas Tech Posted: 31 December 2018 [09:11 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER Lexi Gordon has a new home. The former guard for the UConn women’s basketball team will continue her career at…
UConn women's basketball remains unanimous No. 1 in AP top 25 poll Posted: 31 December 2018 [09:06 PM] NEW YORK - UConn, Notre Dame and Louisville remain the top three teams in The Associated Press women's basketball poll. With most…
Sunday 12/30/2018
Newington boys basketball focused on just getting better Posted: 30 December 2018 [09:55 PM] FAMRINGTON - Whether it’s head coach Ed Quick or one of his players, the Newington boys basketball team has a rule…
CCSU men's basketball, women's basketball both defeated Posted: 30 December 2018 [09:52 PM] Staff reports The Central Connecticut State men’s basketball team fell at Oregon State in its final non-conference tune-up on Saturday, 80-59, at…
Friday 12/28/2018
UConn asks judge to dismiss complaint filed by former basketball coach Ollie Posted: 28 December 2018 [09:11 PM] HARTFORD - The University of Connecticut asked a judge Friday to dismiss a complaint filed by former basketball coach Kevin Ollie, who…
Thursday 12/27/2018
Newington boys basketball overcomes sluggish start to cruise past St. Paul in Farmington Holiday Tournament Posted: 27 December 2018 [10:32 PM] FARMINGTON - Newington boys basketball coach Ed Quick preaches “we” not “me” to his players. So far, its worked for the…
Wednesday 12/26/2018
UConn women's basketball alum Bird enjoying new role with NBA's Nuggets, but isn't done playing yet Posted: 26 December 2018 [09:23 PM] DENVER - Sue Bird, basketball operations associate for the Denver Nuggets. The title has a nice ring to it. Sue Bird, point…
Tuesday 12/25/2018
Kohl's career day brings Northeast Conference Player of the Week honor for CCSU men's basketball senior Posted: 25 December 2018 [09:04 PM] Staff report Senior had a career day for the Central Connecticut men’s basketball team this past weekend at Maine and was…
Big loss to Villanova is reality check for UConn men's basketball Posted: 25 December 2018 [08:58 PM] Journal Inquirer NEW YORK - There’s a big difference between regularly going 1-for-5 and 2-for-5. One gets you into the Hall of…
Sunday 12/23/2018
Central Connecticut men's basketball wins game in double overtime Posted: 23 December 2018 [09:20 PM] BANGOR, Maine - Tyler Kohl’s runner with 26 seconds left in the second overtime proved to be the game-winner as Central Connecticut…
Friday 12/21/2018
UConn football fires defensive coordinator Crocker, other staff members Posted: 21 December 2018 [09:03 PM] Journal Inquirer STORRS - Fresh off the worst season of defensive football in major college history, UConn has parted ways with its…
UConn men's basketball sees today's Villanova contest as revenge game Posted: 21 December 2018 [09:02 PM] Journal Inquirer STORRS - Some members of the UConn men’s basketball team aren’t mincing words when it comes to their game with…
Thursday 12/20/2018
Central Connecticut women's basketball battles, but loses game at Yale Posted: 20 December 2018 [10:01 PM] Staff report NEW HAVEN - Despite pulling within four points of the lead in the final quarter, the Central Connecticut women’s basketball…
UConn football coach Edsall pleased with 12-member early recruiting class Posted: 20 December 2018 [10:00 PM] Journal Inquirer STORRS - Despite its shocking lack of on-field victories in recent years, the fact remains that the UConn football team…
Wednesday 12/19/2018
Journeys with Jim: Damage still evident in New Fairfield from tornado in May Posted: 19 December 2018 [09:04 PM] CORRESPONDENT I recently revisited a section of the Pootatuck State Forest in the town of New Fairfield which was hit pretty hard…
UConn football adds 11 recruits, including seven defensive players during early signing period Posted: 19 December 2018 [09:03 PM] JOURNAL INQUIRER Coming off the school’s worst football season since moving to Division I-A in 2002, UConn received letters of intent from…
Tuesday 12/18/2018
UConn women's basketball coach Auriemma to join Golden State Warriors coach Kerr for 'Chat With Champions' Posted: 18 December 2018 [09:12 PM] Journal Inquirer STORRS - Among the things that the UConn women’s basketball team has been good at the past three decades is…
Monday 12/17/2018
A step back for UConn men's basketball guards as Gilbert, Adams struggle in win over Manhattan Posted: 17 December 2018 [08:04 PM] Journal Inquirer STORRS - Entering his redshirt sophomore season, Alterique Gilbert didn’t have much experience on the court for the Huskies. Gilbert…
Sunday 12/16/2018
Despite career-high 20 points from Coleman, Central Connecticut men's basketball loses at Providence Posted: 16 December 2018 [09:22 PM] Staff report PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Junior Jamir Coleman scored a career-high 20 points for the Central Connecticut men’s basketball team, but it…
Central Connecticut women's basketball team defeats New Hampshire for first home win of season Posted: 16 December 2018 [09:16 PM] Staff report NEW BRITAIN - The Central Connecticut women’s basketball team defeated New Hampshire 56-47 on Sunday afternoon for its first win…
Thursday 12/13/2018
Season Preview: Area boys basketball teams looking to build upon last season's results in coming campaign Posted: 13 December 2018 [09:03 PM] NEW BRITAIN - The New Britain area is usually home to at least a couple outstanding boys basketball programs and another…
Tuesday 12/11/2018
UConn switching to Big East rumors percolating once again Posted: 11 December 2018 [09:09 PM] JOUNRAL INQUIRER The never-ending game of conference musical chairs that has consistently left UConn standing and scorned since 2003 appears to be…
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