UConn G Rob Nichols (31) does a split to make the save the stuff in attempt by Maine F Will Merchant (28) in the third period at the XL Center in Hartford, CT.

From UConn:

STORRS, Conn. – UConn sophomore Rob Nichols (Dallas, Texas) was named the Hockey East Defensive Player of the Week on Monday after guiding the Huskies to a win and tie this past weekend with the Maine Black Bears.  Nichols picks up his second HEA defensive player award this season.

Nichols helped the Huskies take three of a possible four points in the league standings this weekend.  The sophomore netminder stopped 70 of the 73 shots he saw over the two games.  On Friday night, Nichols turned away 41 Maine shots, matching his career-high for the third time this season as UConn posted a 2-1 overtime win at Maine.  Nichols made 12 saves in each of the first three periods and stopped another five in the overtime.  On Sunday, Nichols came up with 29 saves as the Huskies skated to a 2-2 tie with the Black Bears at home in the XL Center.

On the year, Nichols has seen action in 25 games posting a 2.32 goals against average with a .929 save percentage.  He ranks fourth in Hockey East and 12th in the nation in save percentage.  He owns a pair of shutouts on the season as well.

Nichols and the Huskies will face the No. 13 nationally ranked Providence Friars this week.  UConn will host the Friars on Wednesday night at the XL Center and then travel to Providence on Saturday night.

photo credit: ©2015 Ian Bethune

The defending champion UConn Huskies haven’t had an easy go of it during the 2014-15 season, as they enter a huge Thursday night clash against the Cincinnati Bearcats in search of a quality win. Neither team has stuck inside the nation’s top-25 rankings, but both have at least four wins inside the American Athletic Conference and are still within striking distance of the top of the conference.

Despite neither team really having the luxury of being able to afford another big loss, Cincinnati Bearcats tickets are a conservative $35 on average (just $6 to get in the door). Considering Huskies tickets are usually around $68 on average, it looks like fans from both sides will get a nice discount when the two take the floor in Cincy on Thursday night. Of course, depending on who is able to squeak out the win, these squads could be headed in very different directions.

Fans looking to attend the game can review information on Cincinnati flights into Cincinnati Airport.  Currently, airline tickets can be found for less than $500 round trip. Hipmunk also has availability on cheap hotels in the greater-Cincinnati area, with rates as low as $65 per night, as well as even cheaper Airbnb options.

The University of Connecticut won the national title in men’s basketball last year, yet it seems like so long ago after a somewhat sluggish 11-7 start. The silver lining is that the Huskies have managed to win four of six tries inside their conference, although dropping a third conference game on Thursday to Cincinnati could end up being extremely damaging. The only big-name win the Huskies have to this point is a 63-59 nail biter over Florida, but with the Gators also struggling, UConn is left looking for more validation.

That validation could easily come on Thursday with a win over the Bearcats, which would give the Huskies a 2-0 sweep of the season series and give them much-needed momentum as they try to pick up steam the rest of the way. UConn was able to get past Cincinnati back on January 10th of this year (62-56), thanks to an elite performance from their guards. Ryan Boatright led the way, putting up 18 points and grabbing eight rebounds in the tight affair. That game originally helped cap a nice run of five wins in six contests – a feeling the Huskies hope to re-ignite during the rematch.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – After helping the No. 2 University of Connecticut women’s basketball team to wins over Temple and USF by a 38.0 point margin, redshirt-sophomore forward Morgan Tuck (Bolingbrook, Ill.) has been selected as the American Athletic Conference Player of the Week, as announced by the league on Monday.

On Wednesday against the Owls, Tuck set a new conference career-high, dropping 24 points on 11-of-12 shooting to go along with seven boards and four assists. She followed up the performance with a 15-point, six-rebound effort against the Bulls on Sunday.

Tuck was previously named Player of the Week on Dec. 8 and earns the Huskies’ fourth overall weekly honor of the season.

Over her last 10 games, Tuck is averaging 15.1 points and has scored at least 20 points in four games during the stretch. At 14.8 points per game, the sophomore is UConn’s second leading scorer and is one of seven Husky players shooting over 50.0 from the field.

As a team, UConn has won 15-straight games and is a perfect 6-0 in The American. The Huskies return to action for a league game against UCF on Wednesday, Jan. 21. Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. on SNY with radio coverage on the UConn/IMG Sports Radio Network.

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It’s game day for the UConn Huskies men’s basketball team as they are in Tampa, FL for an AAC matchup with the South Florida Bulls at the Sun Dome. Tip is scheduled for 7 p.m. and the game will be televised nationally on ESPN2. The game is also available on WatchESPN. If you can’t watch the game, you can listen to Joe D. and Wayne Norman on the UConn IMG Sports Radio Network or on the Tunein app.

The UConn Men’s Hockey team is also in action tonight as they’ll host the Colorado College Tigers at Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, CT. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:35 p.m. and you can listen to the game on WHUS 91.7 FM or WHUS.org.

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Looking To Build On Florida Win, UConn Eager To Take On USF [hartford courant]

UConn men looking for a sweep in Sunshine State [new haven register]

UConn hopes to be on road to recovery [the day]

UConn trying to do what most fail at, repeating [florida today]

UConn has the attention of young and hungry USF [tampa tribune]

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No. 2 UConn Plays Host to Tulsa on Wednesday at the XL Center [uconn huskies]

5 UConn Women’s Lessons Learned: Morgan Tuck A Rising Star [hartford courant]

Healthy Morgan Tuck Coming Into Her Own As UConn Women Surge [hartford courant]

UConn Women’s Insider: Former Husky Cassie Kerns’ Latest Venture Is Dancing [hartford courant]

Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis still shooting for UConn 3-point record [new haven register]

Notebook: Stewart has Garden block party [sny uconn]

UConn’s bench leaving Auriemma dumbfounded [the hour]

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Naugatuck’s Bryan Coney commits to UConn as preferred walk-on [new haven register]

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M. Ice Hockey. UConn Hockey Back in Bridgeport Tuesday Night [uconn huskies]

M. Ice Hockey. Two-Goal Game By UConn’s Gerling Testament To His Progress [hartford courant]

M. Ice Hockey. Struggling hockey teams CC, UConn playing better lately [colorado springs gazette]

W. Ice Hockey. Huskies Head To No. 6 Harvard For Tuesday Tilt [uconn huskies]

W. Ice Hockey. Elaine Chuli Picks Up Third WHEA Defensive Player Of The Week Nod [uconn huskies]

M & W. Swimming. Huskies Post Top Combined Score At 2015 Copa Coqui Invitational [uconn huskies]

Trinity Catholic’s Randy Polonia verbally commits to UConn baseball [stamford advocate]

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Video: Tuck Leads UConn Women Past St. John’s, 70-54 [sox & dawgs]

Tuck, Stewart and Jefferson delivered for UConn at MSG [rich elliott – ct post]

UConn’s Auriemma takes trip down memory lane at Maggie Dixon Classic [jim fuller – new haven register]

Jefferson, Stewart, Tuck power UConn to Maggie Dixon Classic win [jim fuller – new haven register]

In UConn’s win, Tuck often best player on the floor [ct post]

When the message is bigger than the game [ct post]

UConn Is The Star In New York, Beating A Determined St. John’s [hartford courant]

For Auriemma, It’s A Classic Fit At Madison Square Garden [hartford courant]

Mosqueda-Lewis Remains Undeterred [hartford courant]

Tuck, Stewart and Jefferson lead UConn women past St. John’s [new haven register]

Tuck takes charge as UConn tops St. John’s [sny uconn]

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Omar Calhoun gets back in the flow [john silver – sny uconn]

Huskies Rally To Beat Florida 63-59 [uconn huskies youtube]

5 UConn Men’s Lessons Learned: Calhoun’s Range Opens The Lane [hartford courant]

Healthy Calhoun A Key Factor At Crunch Time [hartford courant]

Hard work pays off for Calhoun [the day]

After injury, Tuck settling in with Huskies [the hour]

Game’s Present Yields Floor to Its Past Before UConn Defeats St. John’s [new york times]

Ossining’s Saniya Chong facing greater expectations at UConn [journal news]

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It’s game day for the UConn Huskies women’s basketball team as they are in the Big Apple for a matchup with the St. John’s Red Storm in the Maggie Dixon Classic at Madison Square Garden. Tip is scheduled for 1 p.m. and the game will be televised nationally on ESPN2. You can also watch the game online at WatchESPN. If you can’t watch the game, you can listen to Bob Joyce and Debbie Fiske on the UConn IMG Radio Network.

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When it comes to arenas, MSG right up there for Auriemma [rich elliott – ct post]

Games vs. former Big East foes now lacks same intensity for UConn [rich elliot – ct post]

St. John’s Offers Scoring, Defensive Challenges For Huskies [hartford courant]

Mosqueda-Lewis, Breanna Stewart on brink of major UConn milestones [new haven register]

Confident Jefferson on top of her game [sny uconn]

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Video: UConn Men Complete Rally, Beat Florida, 63-59 [sox & dawgs]

Pikiell makes UConn legacy his own at Stony Brook [ct post]

UConn Rallies To Beat Florida, 63-59 [hartford courant]

Trainer Helps Boatright Get Through The Pain [hartford courant]

UConn does what it does best — beat Florida [new haven register]

This time Huskies have a happy ending [the day]

Purvis steps up in clutch [the day]

UConn rallies past UF [gainesville sun]

Florida Gators’ toughness called into question after loss to pesky Connecticut Huskies [fox sports]

Gators’ Donovan foresees big challenge after loss to UConn [florida today]

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W. Ice Hockey. UConn Picks Up WHEA Point With 3-3 Tie At Northeastern [uconn huskies]

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It’s game day for the UConn Huskies men’s basketball team as they’ll take on the Florida Gators in Gainesville, FL this afternoon. Tip is scheduled for approximately 2 p.m. and the game will be televised nationally on CBS. If you can’t watch the game, you can listen to Joe D. and Wayne Norman on the UConn IMG Sports Radio Network or the Tunein app.

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Huskies To Face Florida In Road Opener Saturday [uconn huskies]

Samuel Must Step Up If Boatright Can’t Go Against Florida [hartford courant]

UConn facing choppy waters in Florida without Boatright [new haven register]

Final Four a distant memory as Huskies and Gators continue to struggle [the day]

Column: Toughness will only take UConn so far [daily campus]

Gators seeking quality win against Huskies [gator sports]

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Playing in the Maggie Dixon Classic special for Auriemma [rich elliott – ct post]

No. 2 UConn Squares Off Against St. John’s at MSG on Sunday [uconn huskies]

Geno Loves New York, And Memories Of Past Big East Rivals [hartford courant]

UConn Women’s Insider: Tennessee Coach Won’t ‘Beg’ Huskies To Play [hartford courant]

UConn Football links

Husky Football Update [uconn huskies]

Fomer UConn FB Sherman earns 2nd team All-Pro recognition [jim fuller – new haven register]

Another honor for former UConn FB Anthony Sherman [jim fuller – new haven register]

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M. Ice Hockey. Photos-MHOC: UConn Huskies @ UMass Minutemen – 1/2/15 [sox & dawgs]

M. Ice Hockey. Gerling, Naas score two apiece to lead UConn past UMass [the uconn blog]

M. Ice Hockey. UConn Beats UMass, 4-3, for First Hockey East Road Win [uconn huskies]

M. Ice Hockey. UConn Beats UMass, 4-3 [hartford courant]

W. Ice Hockey. UConn Opens 2015 With Trip To Northeastern [uconn huskies]

UConn Club. Eleanor DeGrand: The Legacy Lives On [uconn huskies]

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It’s game day for the UConn Huskies men’s ice hockey team as they are in Amherst, MA for a Hockey East matchup with the UMass Minutemen at the Mullins Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. and you can listen to the game on WHUS 91.7 or online at whus.org. Check back later tonight or tomorrow for pictures from the game as I’ll be in attendance.

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With Assist From Teammates, Huskies’ Jefferson Back On Track [hartford courant]

UConn freshman Courtney Ekmark worked hard to get back [new haven register]

Notebook: Ekmark returns to action [sny uconn]

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Photos-MBB: UConn Huskies vs Temple Owls – 12/31/14 [sox & dawgs]

Billy Donovan not thinking revenge on UConn [david borges – new haven register]

Huskies Show Strength And Determination [uconn huskies]

UConn Men’s Insider: RPI, Recruiting Are 2015 Challenges [hartford courant]

Tough Road Ahead For Huskies With Hostile Gyms Looming [hartford courant]

Kevin Ollie’s Wife Files For Divorce [hartford courant]

Stamford’s Ditimi walks on at UConn [the hour]

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M. Ice Hockey. Huskies Return to Hockey East Action Friday Night at UMass [uconn huskies]

M. Ice Hockey. UConn Gets Ready To Play UMass [hartford courant]

M.Ice Hockey. Notes: UConn proving a tough foe in first year in Hockey East [boston globe]

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Video: UConn Women Close Out 2014 With Rout of ECU, 89-38 [sox & dawgs]

E. Carolina Pirates’ Turn To Walk Plank [hartford courant]

Ekmark Begins Her Scoring Career [hartford courant]

5 UConn Women’s Lessons Learned: Huskies Can Be Half Bad [hartford courant]

UConn women easily handle East Carolina [new haven register]

Huskies respond, blast East Carolina [sny uconn]

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Photos-MBB: UConn Huskies vs Temple Owls – 12/31/14 [sox & dawgs]

Video: UConn Loses Boatright, Game To Temple, 57-53 [sox & dawgs]

UConn men fall in overtime [ct post]

Foul shooting, an asset last year, hurting Huskies this season [ct post]

Young Huskies never quit against Owls [ct post]

Report card: FTs, 3s continue to sink UConn [ct post]

Temple Beats UConn 57-53 In OT; Boatright Injured [hartford courant]

UConn Men’s Notebook: Boatright Just Couldn’t Continue [hartford courant]

Hamilton’s Pain Was Worst [hartford courant]

5 UConn Men’s Lessons Learned: Huskies Sink Without Boat [hartford courant]

UConn men close 2014 with OT loss to Temple, injury to Ryan Boatright [new haven register]

Huskies look lost without Boatright [the day]

There’s a thin line between winning and losing [the hour]

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It’s game day for both the UConn Huskies men’s and women’s basketball teams.

The UConn men’s basketball team is up first as they’ll host the Temple Owls in an American Athletic Conference matchup at the XL Center in Hartford, CT. Tip is scheduled for 1 p.m. and the game will be nationally televised on ESPN2. You can also catch the game online at WatchESPN. If you can’t watch the game, you can listen to Joe D. and Wayne Norman on the UConn IMG Radio Network or on Tunein online.

The UConn women’s basketball team is in Greenville, NC as they’ll take on the East Carolina Pirates. Tip is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. and the game will be televised locally on SNY. You can also catch the game online at WatchESPN outside of the SNY footprint. If you can’t watch the game, you can listen to Bob Joyce and Debbie Fiske on the UConn IMG Radio Network or on Tunein online.

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Video: UConn PG Moriah Jefferson Stepping Up Her Offensive Game [sox & dawgs]

Photos-WBB: UConn Huskies vs Duke Blue Devils – 12/29/14 [sox & dawgs]

Photos-WBB: UConn Huskies vs SMU Mustangs – 12/27/14 [sox & dawgs]

No. 2 UConn Travels To ECU on Wednesday Afternoon [uconn huskies]

Duke coach credits UConn’s hard work for lopsided win [ct post]

Sophomore N.Y. guard commits to UConn women [ct post]

UConn Women Open AAC Play With Game At East Carolina [hartford courant]

Morgan Tuck has emerged as a leader for the UConn women [new haven register]

UConn visits East Carolina for first time [sny uconn]

No. 1 UConn women continue their show today at East Carolina [the day]

Winning ugly can be a thing of beauty [the hour]

UConn assistant, Terry Sanford High star Shea Ralph gets taste of home as No. 2 Huskies take on ECU [fayetteville observer]

UConn Men’s Basketball links

Photos-MBB: CCSU Blue Devils vs UConn Huskies – 12/28/14 [sox & dawgs]

Huskies Show Confidence, Consistency And Composure [uconn huskies]

UConn Opens Conference Play Wednesday Against Temple [uconn huskies]

Strong start, statement victory have Temple flying high [ct post]

UConn Men Will Get An Up-And-Coming Temple Team On Wednesday [hartford courant]

UConn men hoping for better New Year’s celebration [new haven register]

UConn men hope for a better start in AAC [the day]

Temple takes on UConn in first conference test [philly.com]

UConn Football links

Former UConn LB Smallwood remaining with Titans [jim fuller – new haven register]

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Photos-MHOC: UConn Huskies vs UMass Lowell Riverhawks – 12/28/14 [sox & dawgs]

Photos-MHOC: UConn Huskies vs Union College Dutchmen – 12/27/14 [sox & dawgs]

W. Track. Trisha-Ann Hawthorne Named Women’s Track and Field Assistant Coach [uconn huskies]