News Links, 12/29/15

Men’s Hoops
Big game between UConn and Texas despite lack of key big men, Register
Men’s basketball gameday capsule: UConn at Texas, Register
UConn, Texas — Minus Big Men — Playing For Big Stakes, Courant
Preview Capsules: UConn Men At Texas, Courant
UConn, Texas to clash without top shot blockers, Today’s U
Cameron Ridley’s fractured foot is an ill-timed blow for Texas, Yahoo Sports

Women’s Hoops
UConn holds on to beat sixth-ranked Maryland, Register
Early Turnovers Aside, UConn Women Earn Tough Win Against Terrapins, 83-73, Courant
UConn Women’s Basketball Notebook: Auriemma Leans On Freshmen, Courant
Photos: UConn Women Vs. Maryland, Courant
UConn’s Chong hits clutch basket as Huskies top Maryland, SNY
Stewart scores 23 to lead No. 1 UConn over No. 5 Maryland, USA Today
Maryland stands up to U-Conn. but still falls to three-time defending champs, Washington Post

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