Avelo Airlines, a proud partner of UConn Athletics, flew the NCAA championship men’s basketball team to Washington, D.C. for a White House victory ceremony hosted by President Biden. This is the second consecutive year Avelo has flown the team to the White House, highlighting their commitment to excellence and teamwork.
Former first-round pick Jeremy Lamb has announced his retirement from the NBA after a 10-year career. Lamb, 32, last played in the league in 2022 and expressed gratitude for the opportunities basketball has provided him.
The matchups for the upcoming Big East-Big 12 Battle have been announced, with UConn set to host a marquee showdown against Baylor. The Huskies, who are also finalizing a home-and-home series with Texas, will face off against the Bears for the first time since a 96-88 win in 1965. The Big East-Big 12 Battle has been a highly competitive event since its inception in 2019, with UConn holding a 1-1 record in the two years they have participated, including a victory over Oklahoma State in 2022-23. The Battle will conclude after the 2024-25 season.
The former United Technologies Engineering Building on the University of Connecticut’s Storrs campus was renamed the Pratt & Whitney Engineering Building in a ceremony on Friday. The renaming marks the connection between academia and industry, especially in the aerospace sector. UConn President Radenka Maric highlighted Pratt & Whitney’s long-standing support for the UConn College of Engineering. The company recently invested $1.25 million through the Pratt & Whitney Scholars Program to support underrepresented minorities.
As college baseball enters its second half, key series have taken place, shaping the landscape of the season. Here are 15 takeaways from the weekend’s action:
1. Kentucky and Tennessee had a top-10 showdown, with Tennessee winning the series and emerging as the team to beat in the SEC East.
2. While Kentucky lost its first SEC series, it showcased its capabilities and is still a contender.
3. Wake Forest has won three straight ACC series, putting them firmly in the NCAA Tournament conversation.
4. Florida State faced a tough loss on the road, raising concerns about their pitching depth.
5. California swept Oregon State, breaking their eight-game winning streak and putting them back in the NCAA Tournament mix.
6. Oregon State’s recent struggles expose weaknesses in their defense and bullpen.
7. NC State captured a series against rival North Carolina, solidifying their position as a formidable ACC team.
8. Coastal Carolina defeated Louisiana for a series win, boosting their hosting resume.
9. Louisiana is still a contender for the Sun Belt title, despite the series loss.
10. The parity in the Big 12 is evident, with every team having a series win over each other.
11. UConn has rebounded from a slow start, sweeping Georgetown to lead the Big East.
12. UNC Wilmington has remained dominant in the CAA, winning a series at Northeastern.
13. Louisiana Tech showcased their potential with a series win at Dallas Baptist.
14. DBU has lost three straight series, but their top-20 RPI keeps them in NCAA Tournament contention.
15. Michigan has won five straight conference series, proving their consistency in the Big Ten.
