University of Connecticut Athletics
UConn Nation Sets Giving Tuesday Fundraising Record for Sixth-Straight Year
12/3/2025 2:08:00 PM | General
STORRS, Conn. – For another record-breaking year, UConn Athletics proudly announces the results of our 2025 Giving Tuesday campaign, with generous support from just over 2,000 Huskies and a truly remarkable showing from alumni, fans, parents and friends across the globe.
This year's Giving Tuesday had an ambitious goal of collectively raising $500,000 from 2,000 donors; UConn Nation blew past that target, closing out the campaign with a final total of $616,570 from 2,005 donors. This incredible support for our student-athletes not only is a milestone of generosity but also reflects the growth of UConn Athletics' donors base and ambition of our varsity programs.
"On behalf of UConn Athletics, I am very grateful to our donors for this outpouring of support on this special day," said Director of Athletics David Benedict. "Surpassing our goal year after year reminds us of the depth of commitment within Husky Nation to keep UConn on top — a competitive excellence that is only Built in Storrs and Backed by You. The long-term success of our student-athletes is due to the community they have behind them, and we saw that type of support in real time this Giving Tuesday. Thank you to all who participated!"
Please see below for this year's top-performing programs by dollars raised and number of donors — and a snapshot of what your support made possible:
Team Dollars Raised Leaderboard
- Women's Lacrosse: $97,072
- Volleyball: $84,263
- Women's Basketball: $68,720
- Softball: $58,647
- Men's Golf: $39,275
(plus many other programs that exceeded their individual goals)
Total Donors Leaderboard
- Women's Lacrosse: 438
- Softball: 434
- Volleyball: 185
- Women's Rowing: 157
- Women's Basketball: 109
- Men's Basketball: 109
Giving Tuesday Snapshots
- Women's Lacrosse achieved the highest single-sport dollar total in UConn Giving Tuesday history, just shy of $100,000 in one day!
- Many sports surpassed their fundraising goals — showcasing the deep and broad support across our athletics programs.
- Our student-athlete advocates who promoted Giving Tuesday on their own time, provided a combined total of 2,000 clicks, 371 donors, totaling $30,700 raised!
- Gifts to the Fight on Fund also hit an all-time high, raising $41,816 from 57 donors, for unrestricted annual gifts that provide flexibility to address immediate needs of UConn Athletics!
- Donations came from across the U.S. and around the world!
To all who gave — thank you. Because of you, our Husky student-athletes will continue to thrive, grow, and compete with the resources, support, and confidence they deserve.
