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.

Mar 13, 2026; New York, NY, USA; St. John's Red Storm forward Zuby Ejiofor (24) during the first half against the Seton Hall Pirates at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Mar 13, 2026; New York, NY, USA; Connecticut Huskies guard Silas Demary Jr. (2) brings the ball up court against the Georgetown Hoyas during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Mar 14, 2026; New York, NY, USA; Connecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley yells from the bench against the St. John's Red Storm during the first half of the men's Big East Conference Tournament Championship at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Mar 13, 2026; New York, NY, USA; Connecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley coaches against the Georgetown Hoyas during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Feb 26, 2026; Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma watches from the sideline as they take on the Georgetown Hoyas at PeoplesBank Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Basketball

As the UConn Huskies eyes another title run, two future Huskies are already turning heads with impressive performances in EuroBasket qualifying.

Mar 8, 2026; Uncasville, CT, USA; UConn Huskies forward Sarah Strong (21) warms up before the start of the game against the Creighton Bluejays at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Basketball

UConn Huskies forward Sarah Strong has been named as a finalist for a rare honor that only Napheesa Collier has won before.

Feb 3, 2026; Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies guard Solo Ball (1) returns the ball against the Xavier Musketeers in the second half at PeoplesBank Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Basketball

Ahead of Xavier’s clash with the UConn Huskies, Richard Pitino delivers a blunt admission about the Connecticut's place in the Big East.

Feb 4, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; UConn Huskies guard Azzi Fudd (35) is introduced before an NCAA game against the DePaul Blue Demons at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Basketball

Azzi Fudd’s breakout final season with the UConn Huskies' brings major national recognition as the Huskies guard lands among the nation’s elite.

Mar 7, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Connecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley calls out during the first half against the Marquette Golden Eagles at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images

Basketball

Following a tough regular-season finale, the head coach of the UConn Huskies sets the tone for a Big East Tournament push at Madison Square Garden.

Mar 8, 2026; Uncasville, CT, USA; UConn Huskies guard Azzi Fudd (35) returns the ball against the Creighton Bluejays in the second half at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Basketball

Azzi Fudd shuts down the UConn Huskies' perfect-season hype, reminding everyone the Big East title means little.

Apr 6, 2025; Tampa, FL, USA; UConn Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) celebrates in the second half during the national championship of the women's 2025 NCAA tournament against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Basketball

After the UConn Huskies' Big East title win, Geno Auriemma reveals how Paige Bueckers still drives the team’s mindset heading into March Madness.

Feb 1, 2026; Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma watches from the sideline as they take on the Tennessee Volunteers at PeoplesBank Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Basketball

Geno Auriemma addresses a UConn Huskies forward’s recent hot streak as the team continues their undefeated run into the Big East Tournament semifinals.

Jan 13, 2026; Newark, New Jersey, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley reacts during the first half against the Seton Hall Pirates at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

After the UConn Huskies' loss to Marquette, Dan Hurley reveals what happened during his dramatic late-game ejection.

Feb 7, 2026; Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma watches from the sideline as they take on the Butler Bulldogs at PeoplesBank Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

The UConn Huskies enter the Big East Tournament unbeaten, but injuries linger.

Feb 22, 2026; Storrs, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies guard Azzi Fudd (35) returns the ball against the Providence Friars in the first half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

The UConn Huskies' postseason run is set to begin. Here’s how to watch their game vs. Georgetown in the Big East Tournament.

Feb 1, 2026; Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma watches from the sideline as they take on the Tennessee Volunteers at PeoplesBank Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

The UConn Huskies haven't lost all season, and these 3 matchup advantages could make Georgetown’s task even tougher.