Obviously Maya Moore will be the center of attention before Monday's regular-season finale against Syracuse as she all-time leading scorer in UConn history will be honored during "Senior Night" festivities but also, her No. 23 is expected to be added to the "Huskies of Honor."

While Moore's run at UConn has been nothing short of spectacular, fellow senior Lorin Dixon also will receive a well-earned ovation for working her way into a key role for the top-ranked Huskies.

Unlike Moore, Dixon was not an instant sensation from the second she stepped onto the UConn campus. She was left behind to tend to some academic issues when UConn played in the Bridgeport NCAA tournament subregional in 2008. Other than some electrifying games against North Carolina, the early portion of Dixon's collegiate career was one of unfulfilled promise.

However, it has all come together for her this season. Although Dixon will likely get the start tonight as seniors tend to do in their final home game, it is her ability to provide a consistent spark off the bench which has made her senior year one she will always remember.

"It is an enjoyment to play," Dixon said. "Everybody is telling us we are going to be young this year, we aren't that deep and just to see all of that come together, this is what we've been working for the last four years. Watching Bria, watching Tiffany be a part of it, playing a bigger role it is just a great feeling especially this being my senior year for it to happen like this.

"I came in there were the Ketia Swanier's, the Mel Thomas', Renee Montgomery's so I came behind a lot of great guards Kalana (Greene) too so it is really a great accomplishment for me. I came in and was like 'wow, I am never going to play here. These girls are good.' To work my way up and be a part of it, my feeling is that you came far, you worked for it so enjoy it and that is what I am doing in my last year."

Dixon and Moore expect to be emotional when they walk out to midcourt to greet UConn coach Geno Auriemma and be saluted by the crowd.

"When they announce it, we can look at each other and say we worked hard to get here, we've won two national championships, we have been to the Final Four every year," Dixon said. "It shows that hard work does mean a lot, me and Maya have been here, we've been through the grind, through the wins and the losses. I feel like we have (experienced) it all and for this to be our senior year and have it happening like this is a great feeling that we can look at each other, appreciate it and say 'we did it.'"

UConn officials are encouraging fans to get to the 7:30 p.m. game a little early as the Senior Night festivities will begin at 7:13 p.m.