When I looked up at the scoreboard on the television and saw that the UConn Huskies had scored seven points in about the first 10 minutes of the game, I said to myself, "here we go again". And like the game against South Florida, I hoped UConn would rally.

Again they did rally but unfortunately, a late 9-0 run by the St. John's Red Storm gave them a 71-65 win over the Huskies in front of 8,441 and a nationally televised audience on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden in the Big Apple.

The loss ends a three-game winning streak for UConn who fall to 15-6 (5-4 Big East). St. John's improves to 15-8 (7-4). It just happened to be the Huskies last trip to the Garden this year since they are ineligible for the Big East Tournament next month.

In his hometown, Omar Calhoun led UConn with 21 points. Shabazz Napier, who didn't start because of a rules violation, finished the game with 14 points and five assists. DeAndre Daniels chipped in with 12 points and seven rebounds.

Niels Giffey, making the start for Napier, almost had a double-double with nine points and 10 rebounds.

Jakaar Sampson paced the Johnnies with 18 points and had six rebounds. Both D'Angleo Harrison and Marco Bourgault had 11 points with Harrison pulling down a team-high seven rebounds. Phil Greene IV rounded out the Red Storm in double-digits with 10 points and a team-high six assists.

With Napier out of the game, UConn couldn't drain their shots early and that put them into a hole. I'm not sure Napier would have made that much of a difference starting out but you never know. But if he violated a team rule, head coach Kevin Ollie did the right thing in punishing him.

The Huskies started their rally late in the first half cutting a 15 point deficit down to eight points before trailing 31-20 at the break. But St. John's opened the second half up by increasing their lead back up to 15 points at 39-24.

Behind Napier, the Huskies would cut the deficit to seven points on an 8-0 run. They would continue to whittle down St. John's lead behind Napier and Calhoun cutting it down to one point at 40-39 with just over 10 minutes left.

Giffey tied the game up at 44 on a free throw and then Ryan Boatright tied it up again at 51 with a three pointer. Two free throws by Boatright gave UConn the lead at 53-51 but St. John's used a 9-0 run to seize control of the game as the Huskies would get no closer than three points the rest of the way.

For starters, UConn REALLY needs to figure out how to attack a zone. I don't think Napier and Boatright did a good enough job of that. Settling for three-pointers isn't going to win you ballgames. Sure the Huskies don't have the size up front, but they have good athletes at other positions and have to figure out their zone offense.

Secondly, they need to figure out a way to not come out flat. When their shots weren't falling, it looked as though they had their heads down. We know Kevin Ollie isn't going to stand for that and my best guess would be that we may see some changes to the lineup going forward.

Yes, we know the Huskies aren't playing for anything but pride this season. They've done a pretty decent job of that all season long. Last night, just wasn't one of those nights.

UConn returns to action on Sunday afternoon when they visit the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ for a matchup with the Seton Hall Pirates. Tip is scheduled for 12 p.m.

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UConn Huskies @ St. John's Red Storm 2.6.13 box score

Here are the postgame quotes from St. John's head coach Steve Lavin. Here are the postgame quotes from UConn head coach Kevin Ollie.

Here are St. John's postgame notes.

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UConn Huskies football coach Paul Pasqualoni has announced his 2013 recruiting class.

I'll be curious to see where they end up ranking nationally as well as in the new Big East Football Conference.

Here's the release from UConn:

STORRS, Conn. (Feb. 6, 2013) – UConn football coach Paul Pasqualoni has announced that 22 high school seniors signed National Letters of Intent on Wednesday to attend the University of Connecticut. The 22 seniors from 10 states with the following breakdown: Connecticut 5, Pennsylvania 5, New York 4, Florida 2, Virginia 2, Georgia 1, Maryland 1, Massachusetts 1 and South Carolina 1.

In addition, the Huskies had a pair of student-athletes enroll for the spring 2013 semester, including wide receivers Dhameer Bradley and Noel Thomas.

The following is a list of the high school seniors that signed Letters of Intent.

The following is a list of student-athletes that enrolled at UConn for the spring 2013 semester.

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The following, in alphabetical order, are biographies of all Husky newcomers.

Michael Boland: Projected to be a defensive lineman at Connecticut…as a senior, won both the offensive and defensive Hookey Reap award for the top lineman in Lackawanna (Pa.) County…was also all-region and all-state as an offensive lineman…blocked for two 1,000-yard rushers on team..had 67 tackles, 14 sacks and 14 tackles for loss in senior year…was all-region in junior year as an offensive lineman…team went 14-2 in senior season…advanced to championship game of Class A of PIAA tournament…was also team's kicker and scored 32 points…born August 18, 1994.

Tim Boyle: Was named Connecticut High School Coaches' Association Player of the Year…named first team All-State by the New Haven Register and All-Hartford Courant…named All-Southern Connecticut Conference as a senior..threw for nearly 2,500 yards and 24 touchdowns as a senior as team won state Class LL championship for the third-straight season…also rushed for 295 yards on 60 carries for five TDs..was one of three finalists for the Walter Camp Football Foundation Connecticut Player of the Year Award along with fellow UConn signee Matt Walsh…as a junior, shared starting duties and threw for 850 yards and 15 TDs in six games…born October 3, 1994.

Chris Britton: Had more than 125 tackles in senior season…team went 11-3 in senior season and advanced to quarterfinals of Pennsylvania Class AAAA playoffs… named to the Pennsylvania roster for the Big 33 All-Star Game on June 15 in Hershey, Pa…missed most of junior year with an injury…also plays basketball…born December 16, 1994.

Dhameer Bradley: Enrolled at UConn for spring 2013 semester…attended Red Lion Christian Academy (Bear, Del.) for three years and then Eastern Christian Academy (Elkton, Md.) for senior year…had 13 receptions for 156 yards and one TD as team played a limited schedule…also played basketball at Red Lion…honor roll student…born March 3, 1995.

Foley Fatukasi: Had 78 tackles as a senior with ten sacks…named Second Team All-Queens/Long Island by the New York Daily News as a senior… will play in Empire Challenge All-Star Game in June…team reached PSAL Bowl Division finals in sophomore year and was 6-3 in junior year…was limited to just two games in junior year because of injury…first player from Beach Channel High School to go directly to a FBS school…born March 4, 1995.

Jordan Fuchs: Had 27 receptions for 374 yards as a senior…did not play football until the start of his junior year of high school…was named second team All-City by MSG Varsity…as a junior had 25 receptions for 492 yards and nine TDs…also an outstanding basketball player who plays at some high school as current Husky men's basketball player Omar Calhoun…Former UConn women's basketball All-American Sue Bird also attended same high school…born October 26, 1994.

Javon Hadley: Earned All-Dade County Honorable Mention…was invited to three different postseason all-star games…two-time Florida Prep Player of the Week as a senior…born September 19, 1994.

Sha'ki Holines: Was named to the Massachusetts High School Football Coaches Association "Super 26" All-State Team…had 50 tackles as a senior with one interception and a fumble recovery…was named Springfield Republican Division II All-Scholastic first team as a junior and senior…had 80 tackles in 2013, with 29 for a loss…made 13 receptions for 262 yards…as a junior, had 122 tackles and was team's defensive MVP with six sacks…as a tight end, made 27 receptions for 287 yards and three TD …team went 8-5 in junior year and played in Division II Super Bowl…as a senior, team advanced to semifinals of Division II…born November 18, 1994.

Tommy Hopkins: Named to the New York State Sportswriters Association Class B First Team…also played defense and made 61 tackles with 5.5 sacks…was named to the 2012 Journal-News Super 11 team…school advanced to Class B state semifinals in sophomore year and was a starter…born July 15, 1994.

Cory Jasudowich: Was named to the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council Class B All-New England team…was a four-year starter on both offense and defense…projected to be a college linebacker…team went 7-2 in senior year and played in the Tom Flaherty Bowl…his class had an overall record of 29-6 and won two bowls games…played for Team USA in International Bowl on February 5 in Austin, Texas…born September 20, 1994.

Junior Joseph: Projected to be a linebacker at UConn after playing both LB and tight end in high school….was named PIAA Class AAA First Team All-State as a senior by Pennsylvania Football News and the Pennsylvania Sports Writers… had 79 tackles as a senior with 17 tackles for a loss..also had five receptions for 63 yards as a senior…team was 13-2 in senior season and advanced to semifinals of PIAA Class AAAA semifinals…as a junior had 59 tackles with 9.0 for a loss and also two touchdown receptions…team was 12-2 and advanced to state semifinals…had 19 tackles as a sophomore..born September 7, 1994.

Brian Lemelle: Named Parade Magazine All-America Honorable Mention…Pennsylvania career record holder in receptions (269) and receiving yardage (4,529) while his career TDs (38) is second..was named the Pennsylvania Sports News Class AAA Offensive Player of the Year…had 91 receptions as a senior for 1,546 yards and 11 TDs…also returned punts and kickoffs and was team's punter…team went 14-1 in senior season and advanced to PIAA Class AAA tournament…as a junior, had 93 receptions for 1,630 yards and 13 TDs…team was 13-3 and played in championship game of AAA bracket…had 70 receptions for 1,223 yards and 11 TDs as a sophomore and team was 13-3 and played in AAA championship game, losing by one point…named to the Pennsylvania roster for the Big 33 All-Star Game on June 15 in Hershey, Pa. …played for the winning North team in the Chesapeake Bowl…had three receptions for 98 yards in that contest…born March 31, 1994.

Thomas Lucas: Played in Maryland Crab Bowl game on Dec. 21…was named second team All-Montgomery County 4-A as a senior… had 57 tackles and two interceptions as a junior…team went 9-2 in junior season and earned a Maryland 4A North playoff berth…born November 21, 1994.

Josh Marriner: Was named First Team All-Tidewater by the Virginian Pilot..rushed for 2,168 yards as a senior on 253 carries with 24 rushing touchdowns and 26 total touchdowns…had two receptions – both for touchdowns…also made 27 tackles on defense with eight for a loss…had 298 yards of kickoff return yardage…team was 9-3 in senior year and advanced to second round of Virginia Division Six tournament…gained 417 yards in single game on 20 carries against Great Bridge in late October…the game was ten yards short of the South Hampton Roads single-game record..1,898 regular season yards in 2012 is fourth in South Hampton Roads' all-time list…Southeastern District and Eastern Region Offensive Player of the Year…born April 25, 1995.

Tommy Myers: Four-year letterman, three-year starter and team captain…was starting tight end, defensive end/safety and punter/kicker…had 27 receptions for 529 yards and seven TDs as a senior… earned First Team All-Hartford Courant as a senior and second team all-state honors from the New Haven Register…had 15 receptions for team that earned a spot in the Class L playoffs as a junior… was honorable mention All-Hartford Courant in junior year…three-time all-conference pick…also plays basketball and track and field…two-time Class S state champion in the javelin and won New England title in 2011…also four-year starter in basketball and averaged 18 points and 12 rebounds a game as a junior earning second team all-state honors…honor roll student…father Norm played football at UConn from 1981-84 while his mother Peggy (Walsh) was a women's basketball player from 1982-86 at UConn with 1,413 career points and 937 rebounds, which still ranks fifth in school history…born June 26, 1995.

Kyle Schafenacker: Starting left tackle on team that won Florida 7A state championship as a senior…was named Florida High School Athletic Association 7A First Team All-State…team had 604 yards of total offense in 41-25 win over Tallahassee Lincoln for title…team went 13-2 in senior season and ended with a ten-game winning streak…team won district title in 2010 and 2012 and also state title in 2010…born July 4, 1995.

Jalen Stevens: Had 126 tackles in senior year with six sacks…team advanced to state semifinals in senior year…earned all-county honors from the (Goose Creek/Hanahan) Gazette and was second team as a junior…team went 14-1 in junior year and won South Carolina Class AAA-Division II championship…born October 17, 1994.

Cole Ormsby: Had 85 tackles in his senior season and led the state with 17 sacks…in senior year, team advanced to Class L championship game…had nine tackles and two sacks in two different games…made two sacks in Class L semifinals victory…named All-Central Connecticut Conference and Connecticut High School Coaches Association All-Defense…named Hartford Courant Defensive Player-of-the-Year and all-state by the New Haven Register and the Walter Camp Football Foundation…also played offense at the end position…as a junior, made 64 tackles with 13 sacks…team advanced to semifinals of Class L playoffs…born October 20, 1995.

Cameron Stapleton: Was team captain as a senior…was team Defensive MVP in both junior and senior seasons…had 39 tackles as a senior with nine sacks and had 33 tackles with six sacks in junior year…as a sophomore in 2010, had 28 tackles with five sacks…will play in Empire Challenge All-Star Game in June…born August 11, 1994.

Kivon Taylor: Team captain as a senior and dual-threat quarterback at Grady High School in Atlanta…selected to play in the 2012 Georgia All-Star Game…honored as a USA Academic All-America Team…named to the 2013 FBU International All-Star Game…led team to a 2012 GHSA AAAA Playoff appearance and a 9-4 record.

Noel Thomas: Was named to the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council Class C All-New England team…named by MSG Varsity as its Connecticut Player of the Year… was team captain and MVP at St. Luke's School in New Canaan, Conn…..team was 8-1 in senior year and advanced to Fairfield Athletic Association championship game…also won NEPSAC Class C championship with a victory in the Dan Rorke Bowl… wide receiver, running back and quarterback in senior year….had 2,000 yards of offense with 25 touchdowns in senior year…for his career, had 4,888 yards of offense with 53 TDs…head coach at St. Luke's is his father, Noel Thomas, Sr. …born September 18, 1994.

Quinn Thompson: Will play tight end at Connecticut…named First Team Class AAA All-State by Pennsylvania Football News…was a quarterback and defensive lineman as a senior with 226 passing yards for two TDs…rushed for 721 yards with seven TDs…had four games with 100 yards of rushing or more…made 21 tackles on defense with a sack…team had a 9-3 record as a senior and earned a spot in the Pennsylvania Class AAA playoffs…had nine catches for 250 yards and six TDs as a junior with 80 carries for 292 yards and five TDs..on defense had 80 tackles for seven sacks…attended same high school as '11 and '12 UConn captain Blidi Wreh-Wilson…also plays basketball…born August 9, 1994.

Matt Walsh: Named the New Haven Register All-State Most Valuable Player and All-Hartford Courant…named to the Walter Camp Football Foundation and Connecticut High School Coaches' Association all-state teams…was one of three finalists for the Walter Camp Football Foundation Connecticut Player of the Year Award along with fellow UConn signee Tim Boyle…projected to play fullback at UConn…scored five rushing TDs in win over Xavier and had a total of ten for the season…had 182 tackles in senior year with three sacks…had 15 tackles, 10 solo, and forced two fumbles in state Class L championship game in 2012…team went 13-0 in junior and senior years and won state Class L title both seasons…as a junior had 100 tackles as a linebacker and two sacks…earned New Haven Register All-Area honors as a junior…born April 4, 1995.

Chasz Wright: Projected to play offensive tackle at Connecticut…had 55 tackles as a senior with seven sacks and two caused fumbles…team went 11-3 in senior season and advanced to semifinals of state playoffs in Class 6…as a junior made 29 tackles with a sack…team went 11-1 and advanced to state quarterfinals…also plays basketball…born March 18, 1995.

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It's game day for the UConn Huskies men's basketball team as they head to the Big Apple for a matchup with the St. John's Red Storm. Tip is scheduled for 7 p.m. and the game will be broadcast nationally on ESPNU. You can catch the game online at WatchESPN. You can also listen on the IMG/UConn Radio Network.

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For UConn, Last Call At Garden Comes Too Early; Notes, Quotes from Gampel [dom amore – hartford courant]

Taliek Brown Back At UConn For Unfinished Business [dom amore – hartford courant]

Ryan Boatright Can't Watch ESPN Much Anymore Because of That 'Daggun'' "Journey to the Tourney" Ad [david borges – new haven register]

Notes/Quotes from Feb. 5: “I don’t even like watching ESPN because I see the daggone ‘Journey to the Tourney’ commercial.” [kevin duffy – ct post]

Recruting Roundup: Feb. 5 [kevin duffy – ct post]

News, video from UConn practice [gavin keefe – the day]

A last trip to the Garden [neill ostrout – journal inquirer]

Men's Basketball At The Garden Wednesday Night [uconnhuskies.com]

Ollie, UConn Don't Expect A Letdown Against St. John's [hartford courant]

There's a spoiler alert for the Huskies against St. John's [new haven register]

Final trip to New York a rallying point for UConn men [new haven register]

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UConn doubles down on Marquette [carl adamec – snyuconn.com]

Faris makes grade on and off the court [carl adamec – snyuconn.com]

Notebook: Auriemma thrilled for Chong [carl adamec – snyuconn.com]

Sun Extends Montgomery Three Years [john altavilla – hartford courant]

Mitchell Not Happy About UConn Doubleheader [john altavilla – hartford courant]

Mosqueda-Lewis Predicted Big Night For Hartley [john altavilla – hartford courant]

Why Was Marquette’s Terri Mitchell So Angry? [john altavilla – hartford courant]

Faris Makes The Grade – On And Off The Court [john altavilla – hartford courant]

UConn/Baylor Fans Square Off To Fight Cancer [rich elliott – ct post]

Tuck Again Sidelined By Sore Knee [rich elliott – ct post]

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Making the grade [jim fuller – new haven register]

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Saniya Chong Selected to Play in 2013 WBCA High School All-America Game [uconnhuskies.com]

UConn women rout Marquette [ct post]

Game at a glance: UConn women 94, Marquette 37 [ct post]

On this night, UConn's Hartley in top form [ct post]

UConn Women Find Range, Roll Over Marquette, 94-37 [hartford courant]

Faris, Not Just An Athletic Success, Excels In Classroom, Too [hartford courant]

Huskies beat Marquette by 57 for 400th Big East regular-season win [new haven register]

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UConn commit shines in International Bowl [jim fuller – new haven register]

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Marquette Golden Eagles head women's basketball coach Terri Mitchell probably wasn't happy when the Big East schedule came out and she saw the UConn Huskies on the schedule, twice. Given the talent UConn has, you can understand why.

For the second time this season, the Huskies put a whipping on the Golden Eagles with a 94-37 win in front of 6,430 at Gampel Pavilion on a light snowy Wednesday night in Storrs, CT.

UConn improves to 21-1 (8-1 Big East) while Marquette falls to 11-11 (3-6).

Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis led the way with 22 points and five assists while pulling down six rebounds. Bria Hartley added 20 points, four assists and three steals while Stefanie Dolson had 15 points and five blocked shots, in her return after missing her first career game.

Caroline Doty had 12 points on 4-of-4 shooting from three-point land. Kelly Faris had another "Kelly Faris" game with 11 points, seven rebounds, four assists and five steals. Breanna Stewart rounded out the Huskies in double-digits with 10 points and a team-high seven rebounds. Moriah Jefferson tied KML with a team-high five assists.

Brooklyn Pumroy was the only member of the Golden Eagles to hit double figures with 11 points. Lauren Tibbs was the next highest scorer with six points. Chelsie Butler and Katie Young led them with five rebounds apiece.

This game was pretty much over after Marquette opened up the game with a three-pointer. The Huskies responded with the next 19 points that was part of a 42-8 run. UConn hit 60 points in the half as they took a 62-17 lead at the break.

Obviously the emotion of losing Brianna Banks is huge. But this was a game where players needed to step up. Doty had a big game shooting and Jefferson was great with the ball. You know what you're going to get from the four of Dolson, KML, Hartley and Stewart.

Doty and Jefferson will need to continue this as the Huskies go forward this season.

The UConn women return to action on Sunday afternoon when they'll host Geno Auriemma's old friend Doug Bruno and his DePaul Blue Demons squad. Tip is scheduled for 3:30 p.m.

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Marquette Golden Eagles @ UConn Huskies 2-5-13

Here are the postgame quotes from UConn head coach Geno Auriemma and Marquette head coach Terri Mitchell.

Here are UConn's postgame notes.

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