The University of Connecticut’s women’s basketball program, a twelve‑time national champion, has released its non‑conference schedule for the 2026‑27 season, a slate that blends historic rivalries with a series of high‑profile road tests.
Rivalry Renewals and New Frontiers
The Huskies will open their campaign at home against Cornell on November 2, then travel to Mohegan Sun Arena on November 24 to face Dawn Staley’s South Carolina Gamecocks, marking the first meeting since the 2026 Final Four loss. A subsequent showdown with Notre Dame in South Bend on December 1 will renew a series in which UConn holds a 41‑16 lead and a 5‑5 record over the last ten meetings. The team also travels to Knoxville on January 12 to meet Tennessee, a series in which the Huskies have won five of the past six encounters, the most recent victory coming on February 6, 2025.
Exhibition Preparations
Before the regular season begins, UConn will test its depth with exhibition games against Syracuse, Texas and Army, using the matchups to fine‑tune rotations and evaluate new talent such as Kim Caldwell and Sarah Strong.
Neutral‑Site Showdowns
The schedule also features a trio of neutral‑site contests that will take the Huskies to Brooklyn, Boston and Nashville. Maryland will meet UConn in Brooklyn on December 5, while LSU awaits in Nashville on December 20, completing a set of marquee opponents that includes Michigan, Iowa, Ohio State, Louisville and Duke.
With a roster bolstered by experienced leaders and emerging stars, the Huskies enter the non‑conference slate poised to add another chapter to their storied legacy, leveraging high‑stakes matchups to sharpen their game before conference play begins.