Shivani Menon

Shivani Menon

Joined: Oct 7, 2025

Shivani Menon is a sports journalist with a background in Mass Communication and a passion for storytelling. She has written for EssentiallySports, College Sports Network, and PFSN, covering Olympic sports like track and field, gymnastics, and alpine skiing, as well as college football, basketball, March Madness, and the NBL Draft. When she's not reporting, she's either on the road chasing sunsets or getting lost in the rhythms of electronic soundscapes.

Dec 30, 2023; Tucson, AZ, USA; Toledo Rockets head coach Jason Candle against the Wyoming Cowboys in the Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Sep 24, 2022; San Diego, California, USA; Toledo Rockets head coach Jason Candle reacts from the sideline during the second half against the San Diego State Aztecs at Snapdragon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Pullman, Washington, USA; Toledo Rockets head coach Jason Candle walks the side line against the Washington State Cougars in the first half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

Sep 2, 2023; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Toledo Rockets head coach Jason Candle directs his players during the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Johnson-Imagn Images

Dec 31, 2025; Providence, Rhode Island, USA; UConn Huskies guard Azzi Fudd (35) dribbles the ball during the first half against the Providence Friars at the Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Basketball

Azzi Fudd looked past the score as the UConn Huskies point guard revealed why control faded quickly.

Nov 30, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma works the sideline against the Xavier Musketeers in the first half at the Cintas Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Basketball

Despite an undefeated record, Geno Auriemma still pointed to a lingering issue troubling the UConn Huskies.

Dec 20, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma stands on the court during the first half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Pamela Smith-Imagn Images

Basketball

The UConn Huskies are still unbeaten, yet trail another perfect team in the latest rankings.

Dec 16, 2025; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley watches from the sideline as they take on the Butler Bulldogs at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Basketball

Dan Hurley believes the UConn Huskies are walking into a road test designed to disrupt rhythm and expose how comfortable they really are away from home.

Nov 28, 2025; New York, New York, USA; UConn Huskies guard Braylon Mullins (24) at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Basketball

The UConn Huskies believe a delayed start for a freshman shooting guard could follow the same arc that once changed a season.

Dec 9, 2025; New York, New York, USA; UConn Huskies guard Solo Ball (1) celebrates in the second half against the Florida Gators at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Basketball

Dan Hurley addressed Solo Ball's injury status as the UConn Huskies prepare for a road test against Xavier.

Sep 21, 2019; Fort Collins, CO, USA; Toledo Rockets head coach Jason Candle looks on during the first half against the Colorado State Rams at Sonny Lubrick Field at Canvas Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

Football

The UConn Huskies add a Division II tight end as the staff targets upside and versatility to stabilize the offense.

Oct 25, 2025; Pullman, Washington, USA; Toledo Rockets head coach Jason Candle walks the side line against the Washington State Cougars in the first half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

Football

As departures pile up, the UConn Huskies look to the transfer portal for a cornerback who fits a rapidly changing defense.

Oct 25, 2025; Pullman, Washington, USA; Toledo Rockets head coach Jason Candle looks on against the Washington State Cougars in the second half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images

UConn Huskies turn a fractured 2026 class into momentum with a key three-star cornerback commitment tied to the coaching reset.

Dec 20, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; UConn Huskies guard Azzi Fudd (35) gestures during the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Pamela Smith-Imagn Images

The UConn Huskies are building a gap in the Big East that numbers are starting to expose.

Nov 28, 2025; New York, New York, USA; UConn Huskies guard Silas Demary Jr. (2) celebrates after getting fouled in the first half against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Before becoming a point under Dan Hurley, Silas Demary Jr. walked away from a different dream, one that his father had for him.

Sep 14, 2024; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Toledo Rockets head coach Jason Candle walks down the field during the first quarter of the game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-Imagn Images

As UConn Huskies reshape their staff, a key offensive line hire points to continuity up front as momentum builds towards Fenway Bowl matchup.