The No. 7 UConn Huskies ended the No. 4 South Carolina Gamecocks' 71-game home winning streak with a commanding 87-58 victory. Azzi Fudd led the Huskies with 28 points, showcasing UConn's sharpshooting and dominance on the boards. This loss marks South Carolina's third of the season, raising questions about their resilience as they head back into SEC play.
The No. 5 UConn women’s basketball team faced a tough 80-76 loss against No. 19 Tennessee, ending their four-game winning streak. Despite a late rally, UConn struggled with shooting and turnovers, leading to their defeat. The game also marked the first UConn-Tennessee matchup under new Lady Vols head coach Kim Caldwell.
The UConn women's basketball team marked a historic milestone as head coach Geno Auriemma became the all-time winningest coach in college basketball, with a decisive 85-41 victory over Fairleigh Dickinson. This triumph, held at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, Connecticut, marked Auriemma's 1,217th career win, surpassing Stanford's Tara VanDerveer. The celebration saw over 60 former players and included special tributes from legends like Sue Bird and Maya Moore. Star players Paige Bueckers and Sarah Strong led the team to an impressive victory, cementing UConn's strong start to the season.