University of Connecticut Athletics
UConn to Host Husky Heritage Games
1/15/2020 4:33:00 PM | General, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Students
STORRS, Conn. – UConn Athletics has planned a pair of Husky Heritage games to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the opening of Gampel Pavilion.
The women's basketball team will host its Husky Heritage game against Tulsa on Sunday, Jan. 19, while the men's basketball team will have its game on Sunday, Feb. 9, against Cincinnati.
The Huskies will welcome back members of their teams from the 1989-90 season and recognize them at the game. The current UConn teams will wear throwback shooting shirts with the logos that were used from the 1980's and '90's up until 2002.Â
Gampel Pavilion opened on Jan. 21, 1990. The first basketball game played in the arena was on Jan. 27, 1990, when the No. 20 UConn men's basketball team defeated No. 15 St. John's, 72-58. The women's team played its first game in Gampel on Jan. 31, 1990, a 76-54 win over Georgetown.
Fans who have photos or favorite memories from Gampel, please post using hashtag #Gampel30 or send to marketing@uconn.edu for a video montage during the game.Â
In honor of the 30th anniversary, all fans who donate $19.90 will receive an exclusive 30-year Gampel Pavilion sticker. Click HERE to donate.
The UConn Bookstore will have a wide assortment of merchandise available with these throwback logos available. Unique items are also available to commemorate the anniversary by visiting 19nine.com.
Confirmed WBB attendees
Debbie Baer
Kathy Bantley
Kerry Bascom
Tonya Boone
Wendy Davis
Kathy Ferrier
Kathy Green
Kris Lamb
Heidi Law
Laura Lishness
Meghan Pattyson
Pam Rothfuss
Shannon Saunders
Stacey Wetzel
Head Coach Geno Auriemma
Associate Head Coach Chris Dailey
Confirmed MBB attendees
Scott Burrell
Lyman DePriest
John Gwynn
Oliver Macklin
Rod Sellers
Chris Smith
Head Coach Jim Calhoun
Assistant Coach Howie Dickenman
