University of Connecticut Athletics
Governor Rell Announces Blue-White Day For Tuesday
12/20/2010 12:00:00 AM | Women's Basketball
Dec. 20, 2010
HARTFORD, Conn. - Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell announced on Monday that the skies over Hartford will shine with blue and white Husky pride on Tuesday, December 21 as the UConn women's basketball team attempts to win its 89th-consecutive game. UConn plays Florida State at 7:00 p.m. at the XL Center in a game that will be broadcast on ESPN. The all-time men's basketball record for consecutive wins is 88, set by UCLA between 1971-74.
Governor Rell said downtown buildings Hartford 21 and Aetna will display blue and white lights in honor of the record-setting attempt and she is encouraging other businesses in the state to do the same.
Governor Rell said she is also urging UConn fans to show their support by wearing blue and white on Tuesday.
"The tradition of excellence continues as our UConn women continue to rewrite the record books. What they have accomplished is phenomenal and one more win will clearly set them in a class by themselves," Governor Rell said. "I urge all UConn fans to show their pride and support by wearing blue and white to the office or in classrooms."
"Breaking the record in front of the home fans would be wonderful. I wish Coach Auriemma, his staff and the talented young women all the best. They have already made us tremendously proud by representing the school and this state with great class and sportsmanship," Governor Rell said.
