No. 18 UConn hoping to continue recent run with big game against No. 8 Gonzaga

UConn head coach Dan Hurley talks to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas in Austin, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024.

UConn head coach Dan Hurley talks to his players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas in Austin, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)


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A winless run through the Maui Invitational led to predictions of UConn's demise after two straight national championships. Not so fast. Re-energized by a return trip home, the Huskies showed they're still a formidable team with an impressive win over Baylor. UConn carried the momentum from that to Austin, where the Huskies beat Texas by 11. The pair of victories held a lot of sway with AP Top 25 voters, who moved the Huskies up seven spots to No. 18 in this week's poll. he Huskies have another big game on Saturday, facing No. 8 Gonzaga at Madison Square Garden. No. 3 Iowa State also faces rival Iowa, while Tennessee puts its No. 1 ranking on the line against Miami and Illinois.

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