This is UConn country, collegiettes! We are the basketball capital of the world and we love to remind others of that come every March. Last year we did it with dual national titles.
This year? The women dominated the court (as always) to bring home their THIRD championship win in as many years. As if that wasn’t enough, this year’s win makes ten for beloved coach Geno Auriemma.
UConn is a community full of pride for our school and our teams but we need to work on our support of the women’s team. Our love and support should shine through just as much for the women as it does for the men, here’s why:
Geno. As Susan Herbst said during the women’s celebratory return press conference, “ Geno is just Geno. He is one name, like Beyoncé.” Geno has been the head coach for the lady Huskies for twenty-nine years, leading us to ten national championships, 16 Finals Fours, and five perfect seasons. He’s transformed the team into the powerhouse it is today.
Stewie. Now a junior, Breanna Stewart has three national titles under her belt, and could be heading towards a possible fourth next year. Stewie won the NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player as a freshman and the NCAA Player of the Year award as a sophomore. Plus, the most played song on her iPod? “Girls Love” by Beyoncé.
Stats. Simply put, the Huskies aren’t about losing. The women have only lost one game since March 12, 2013 and, on average, they beat their opponents by 38 points. Not too shabby.
While March Madness and basketball season are behind us, we can continue to support the lady Huskies all year round and, fingers crossed, to a fourth consecutive championship next year!