University of Connecticut Athletics
Arrivederci! Huskies Wrap Up Italy Tour
11/26/2006 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
The University of Connecticut women's basketball team concluded its tour of Italy on Friday with a walking tour of Rome that included stops at The Coliseum and Trevi Fountain prior to visiting the United States Embassy to tip off the "Toys For Tots" program with members of the U.S. Marine Corps. The team flew out of Rome Saturday morning and arrived back in the United States Saturday afternoon.
Special Thanks to Robyn Danahy for contributing photos throughout the trip
THREE PART FINAL PHOTO SET
CLICK HERE FOR PAGE 1
Tina Charles and the rest of the Huskies have some fun as they prepare to enter the Vatican City Museums. CPIA Director Bruce Cohen and Trainer Rosemary Ragle in Vatican City. (left to right) Mel Thomas twirls the tour guide flag as Ketia Swanier, Meghan Gardler, Cassie Kerns and Brittany Hunter prepare to enter the museums in Vatican City. Robyn Danahy and Kaili McLaren in Vatican City. One of the many pieces of art viewed by the Huskies at the Vatican City museums. UConn assistant coach Jamelle Elliott takes a ride on one of the most popular forms of transportation in Rome.
The Huskies pose for a photo with the team from Viterbo after their victory on Thanksgiving.
The Huskies pose for a postgame photo with boosters who made the trek to support the Huskies following their 81-56 win at Viterbo. (left to right) Manager Vinny Bruno, Kaili McLaren, Kristen Phillips, manager Sara Levy and Charde Houston at the team’s Thanksgiving dinner.(left to right) Renee Montgomery, Jacquie Fernandes, Mel Thomas, Ketia Swanier, Cassie Kerns, Brittany Hunter, Tahirah Williams and Meghan Gardler at the team’s Thanksgiving dinner.
(left to right) Tina Charles, Kalana Greene, Charde Houston, Associate Head Coach Chris Dailey, Renee Montgomery, Kaili McLaren and Mel Thomas share a Thanksgiving moment.
Tahirah Williams (left) entertains a young UConn fan while Meghan Gardler and Renee Montgomery look on following Thanksgiving dinner.
The Swanier Family in Italy – (left to right) – Smokey, Ketia and Rosie
