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The University of Connecticut will open its 2026‑27 non‑conference slate with a home game against Iowa on November 8, 2026, reigniting a rivalry that has produced memorable Final Four battles.
The University of Connecticut’s women’s basketball program is set to open its 2026‑27 season with a two-game series against the Iowa Hawkeyes, beginning with a home matchup on November 8, 2026 in Storrs.
UConn will open a new series with Iowa on Nov. 8, 2026, a game that revisits recent Final Four battles and sets the stage for a season of marquee non-conference contests.
Iowa will host UConn in 2027‑28 after a scheduled away game next season, reviving a rivalry that sees the Huskies leading 7‑4, while both teams bring back key players and high‑profile recruits.
Iowa will travel to UConn next season before hosting the Huskies in 2027-28, reviving a historic rivalry that promises top‑tier competition.
Marine Dursus, a 20‑year‑old French guard, has pledged to join the University of Connecticut’s women’s basketball program, bringing a decorated résumé from the French league and national team.
Marine Dursus, a French guard with a decorated youth national team record, has pledged to join UConn’s women’s basketball program, where she will share scoring duties with reigning National Player of the Year Sarah Strong and help shape a team that blends European experience with American collegiate ambition.
Marine Dursus, a 20‑year‑old French guard, has pledged to the University of Connecticut women’s basketball program, aiming to reinforce the backcourt after Azzi Fudd’s move to the WNBA.
After surgery to repair a torn labrum, Blanca Quiñonez returns to lead UConn to a 38‑game winning streak, a Big East title and a Final Four berth, becoming the program’s first South American standout.
After a torn labrum repair, the versatile forward looks to build on a breakout rookie season that helped UConn to a 38‑game winning streak.
UConn's rising sophomore Blanca Quiñonez underwent successful shoulder surgery and is expected to be ready for the 2026-27 season, bringing both experience and new offensive responsibilities to the Huskies.
UConn women's basketball announced that forward Blanca Quiñonez has fully recovered from a torn left‑shoulder labrum and will be ready for the 2026‑27 season, bringing back a key scorer and defensive standout.
UConn’s rising sophomore forward Blanca Quiñonez has completed successful shoulder surgery and is expected to be fully available for the 2026‑27 season, bringing both health and heightened expectations to the Huskies.
Geno Auriemma and Dawn Staley will meet again on Nov. 24 at the Mohegan Sun Arena for the Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase, a rematch that follows their intense Final Four encounter and a history of championship clashes.