Malloy Declares It's 'Husky Weekend' in CT

As the UConn Lady Huskies head into this weekend’s NCAA Final Four tournament, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced Thursday that he is proclaiming Friday, April 3 through Sunday, April 5, as “Husky Weekend” in the state.

“The UConn women’s basketball team leads the nation in strength, spirit and drive, and under the leadership of Geno Auriemma have reached their eighth consecutive Final Four,” Malloy said in a statement. “We will be cheering the team on this weekend, and I urge all Connecticut residents to show the nation how proud we are of our hometown team. Let’s get behind them – and let’s show the nation what UConn basketball is all about.”

Malloy will extend “Husky Weekend” through Tuesday if the team makes it to the championship. UConn (36-1) will make its eighth consecutive Final Four appearance when they play the Maryland Terrapins in the Final Four game at 9 p.m. Sunday in Tampa.

“Congratulations to the UConn women and all of our UConn Huskies – you make us proud,” Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman said in a statement. “These student athletes are leaders, mentors, and an inspiration to so many across Connecticut.”

In his proclamation, Malloy said, “I ask all citizens to show their Husky pride and wish our teams well by wearing UConn Huskies gear, displaying UConn flags and signs, and wearing blue and white.”

The governor’s Husky Weekend proclamation can be found here.

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Photo: Brianna Stewart. Credit: www.uconnhuskies.com