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.

Jan 7, 2026; Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies forward Sarah Strong (21) warms up before the start of the game against the St. John's Red Storm at PeoplesBank Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Jan 15, 2026; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma before the start of the game against the Villanova Wildcats at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Jan 15, 2026; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma watches from the sideline as they take on the Villanova Wildcats at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Jan 15, 2026; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma before the start of the game against the Villanova Wildcats at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Jan 3, 2026; Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma watches from the sideline as they take on the Seton Hall Pirates at PeoplesBank Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Basketball

Ahead of the UConn Huskies' matchup with Villanova, Geno Auriemma reveals what the Huskies of Honor induction actually means.

Jan 13, 2026; Newark, New Jersey, USA; UConn Huskies guard Braylon Mullins (24) is guarded by UConn Huskies forward Jayden Ross (23) during the first half at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Basketball

Dan Hurley explains what makes Braylon Mullins integral for the UConn Huskies.

Jan 10, 2026; Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley watches from the sideline as they take on the DePaul Blue Demons at PeoplesBank Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Basketball

Dan Hurley’s blunt postgame analysis reveals why this UConn Huskies center's play has become the backbone of the team’s Big East surge.

Nov 8, 2023; Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma talks with forward Ice Brady (25) from the sideline as they take on the Dayton Flyers at XL Center. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Basketball

Geno Auriemma gives injury update as the undefeated UConn Huskies team readies for a home test.

Dec 2, 2023; Detroit, MI, USA; Toledo Rockets head coach Jason Candle puts on his head set before the MAC Championship game against the Miami RedHawks at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images

Football

The UConn Huskies land two highly regarded defensive transfers, adding pedigree and upside to an evolving roster.

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

Football

The UConn Huskies' transfer portal surge continues with two defensive additions from NC State.

Dec 21, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; UConn Huskies forward Alex Karaban (11) walks on the court during the second half at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Basketball

After the UConn Huskies snapped their losing streak in Newark, one forward opened up about what had been weighing on him.

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

Football

Two early pledges give a first glimpse into how the UConn Huskies are shaping its 2026 class.

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

A Louisville offensive line transfer headlines another busy stretch of additions for the UConn Huskies.

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

Coaching change and portal movement set the stage as the UConn Huskies stay in the hunt for an experienced linebacker.

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

After major roster turnover, the UConn Huskies add proven defensive tackle help with ties to the new staff.

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

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