UConn Huskies

Two of the UConn Huskies that GraceAnne was fortunate 
enough to meet and work with this fall have taken on HUGE offensive roles so far this season. 

Tiffany Hayes scored 32 points against Holy Cross the other day. She scored 30 in the first half, let me say that again, she scored 30 in the first half which is the highest score by any individual in UConn basketball history. Kelly Faris is averaging 7.3 pts 7 rebounds over three games and led the team in rebounds against Holy Cross and Georgia Tech. UConn is 3-0 beating Georgia Tech and 2nd ranked Baylor as well as Holy Cross. Grace and I watched the Baylor game together and it was a lot of fun to see so many of the players Grace met and worked with over the summer get big minutes. Lorin Dixon also played well and Heather Buck did a really nice job late in the game against one of Grace's favorite players Brittany Griner.

We'll be going to the game where UConn is expected to tie the record for most consecutive wins in college basketball history. December 19th at Madison Square Garden, Connecticut will face Ohio State and Long Island's Sammy Prahalis at point guard in the Maggie Dixon Classic. We're looking forward to it!


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