Notre Dame women’s basketball to host UConn on December 9 in South Bend
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 4:35 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Notre Dame and UConn will meet for the 58th time on December 9, 2026, at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend. This matchup follows their recent NCAA Tournament Elite Eight clash, where UConn secured a 70-52 victory. UConn currently leads the all-time series 41-16, although both teams are 5-5 in their last 10 meetings. The game represents a significant challenge for Notre Dame, part of a challenging non-conference schedule that also includes matchups against Villanova and Vanderbilt. Details on the exact tip-off time and broadcast channel are yet to be announced.
- •Game set for December 9, 2026, in South Bend.
- •UConn defeated Notre Dame 70-52 in last season's Elite Eight.
- •UConn leads the all-time series 41-16.
- •The last regular season without competition was 2013-14.
- •Tip-off time and broadcast details not yet announced.
- 4:35 PMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame women's basketball set to play UConn December 9 in South Bend
"Notre Dame and UConn women's basketball will face each other for the 58th time Dec. 9, 2026, after playing twice last season.
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