Despite a 3 - 2 loss to Syracuse in the 2011 BIG EAST Championship , the Huskies earned an at - large bid , reaching the NCAA Championship .
Connecticut is the reigning regular season BIG EAST Champion , finishing 6 - 0 in conference play .
Despite a 3 - 2 loss to Syracuse in the 2011 BIG EAST Championship , the Connecticut earned an at - large bid , reaching the NCAA Championship .
Connecticut is the reigning regular season BIG EAST Champion , finishing 6 - 0 in conference play .