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Saturday, June 11, 2011  Eleven South Carolina players were drafted this week by Major League Baseball clubs, a third of the roster heading into the NCAA super regional series with Connecticut.

Tuesday, June 07, 2011  Greg Nappo pitched 5 2-3 strong innings, Ryan Fuller hit a three-run homer and drove in five runs, and Connecticut beat Clemson 14-1 on Monday night to win the NCAA Clemson Regional.

Tuesday, June 07, 2011  The Gamecocks and the Huskies will face each other in a NCAA Super Regional this weekend at Carolina Stadium.  The first game is on Saturday at 6 p.m., the second on Sunday at 7 p.m. and the if-necessary game will be on Monday at TBA.

Saturday, June 04, 2011  Connecticut executed its first step out of the loser’s bracket according to plan Saturday at the Clemson Regional.  The Huskies jumped out to an early 10-run lead and were able to save their top pitchers and avenge an early-season loss in a 13-3 victory over in-state rival Sacred Heart.

Wednesday, February 09, 2011  Johnny McEntee is taking the YouTube world by storm. The red-shirt junior quarterback at Connecticut is becoming an Internet sensation after posting a YouTube video showing off his trick shot skills.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010  Last night, the top-ranked UConn women's basketball team surpassed the 88-game winning streak set by John Wooden's UCLA men's team from 1971-74.

Friday, October 15, 2010  UConn's president and AD to join coach Jim Calhoun in front of NCAA infractions committee

Monday, April 05, 2010  Final obstacle for UConn women is Stanford, which gave Huskies last loss and toughest game this year

Monday, March 29, 2010  The Huskies have won their first three games in the tournament by a combined 148 points — the most ever.

Tuesday, March 09, 2010  UConn wins NCAA record 71st straight game, surpassing own record with 59-44 victory over ND

Tuesday, January 19, 2010  UConn men's basketball coach Jim Calhoun taking a medical leave of absence

Saturday, January 02, 2010  Andre Dixon rushed for 126 yards and a touchdown and resilient Connecticut ended a trying season with a 20-7 victory over South Carolina in the Papajohns.com Bowl on Saturday.

Monday, December 21, 2009  Connecticut No. 1 in AP Top 25 for school record 31st straight week

Friday, October 30, 2009  Right where they left off: Huskies unanimous No. 1 in preseason women's hoops poll

Tuesday, April 07, 2009  Finishing perfect season, UConn takes national championship with 76-54 rout of Louisville