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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

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

Sunday, April 05, 2009  Perfection awaits: UConn steamrolls over Stanford to title game

Saturday, April 04, 2009  MSU beats Connecticut 82-73, advancing to national title game against North Carolina

Tuesday, March 31, 2009  Oklahoma's Courtney Paris becomes first four-time All-American; UConn puts two on first team.

Monday, March 30, 2009  UConn heads into Michigan State territory, not worried about more adversity.

Saturday, March 28, 2009  Freshman Kemba Walker leads top-seeded Connecticut past Missouri 82-75 and into Final Four

Wednesday, March 25, 2009  Yahoo Sports: UConn violated NCAA recruiting rules with Nate Miles.