College Beat week of Jan. 30

(WTNH) - UConn

• Geno Auriemma says Tiffany Hayes is playing the best basketball he has seen her play.
• What a week for the senior: 35 points in a win at Syracuse, followed by a 33-point performance against South Florida.
• The 68 total points are the most a Husky has ever scored in back-to-back games.
• Hayes was named the Big East Player of the Week for the performances. It is the first time she has ever received the award.

Quinnipiac

• The Quinnipiac Bobcats are struggling to score points this season; both injuries and youth have something to do with it.
• However, not many teams in the country crash the boards like Tom Moore's guys.
• QU is ranked second in the country in overall rebounding and first on the offensive boards.
• Assistant Coach Scott Burrell says it gives the Bobcats a chance every night.

UNH

• On February 4th, at the University of New Haven, the Chargers athletic department will be holding its breast cancer awareness day.
• It will be the sixth year UNH has hosted the event.
• This year it will take place during the Chargers doubleheader basketball game against rival Pace University.
• Fans are encouraged to attend the game dressed or painted in pink.