UConn’s women’s basketball program capped the 2025‑26 campaign with an unblemished regular season, the first perfect stretch in eight years, setting high expectations for the upcoming year.
The coaching staff revealed a non‑conference slate that deliberately pits the Huskies against some of the nation’s most formidable opponents, including a rematch with South Carolina, the team that eliminated them in the 2026 Final Four.
A schedule designed to test depth
Traditional rivals Notre Dame and Tennessee are back on the schedule, while Michigan and LSU join the mix, promising early‑season tests that could shape the team’s trajectory.
The season will open at home against Cornell on November 2, though the exact tip‑off time and broadcast details remain pending.
UConn will embark on a grueling road trip that includes true away games at Michigan, Ohio State, Louisville and Notre Dame, while also competing in four neutral‑site showcases such as the Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase and the Women’s Champions Classic.
The final non‑conference matchup will be against LSU in the espnW Invitational in Nashville on December 20, marking the first time in at least a decade that the Huskies will not have a non‑conference opponent after New Year’s Eve.