Malloy Declares ‘Husky Weekend’ in Connecticut

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy declared Friday, April 1 through Sunday, April 3, as “Husky Weekend” in Connecticut, in honor of the UConn men’s and women’s basketball teams playing in the Final Four of the 2011 NCAA Basketball Tournaments this weekend.

“While sports fans across the country will be watching what happens in Houston and Indianapolis this weekend, we need to let the nation know that this is UConn Country,” Malloy said. “I urge everyone to put on your blue and white, wear your favorite Huskies gear, and show the country the pride that Connecticut has for its UConn Huskies.”

Malloy said he would extend Husky Weekend through Tuesday if either or both teams make it to the championship games.  The UConn men hung on Saturday night to beat the Kentucky Wildcats, 56-55, and will face Butler on Monday, while the UConn women will play the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Sunday night.