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UConn men's and women's basketball to open season with doubleheader in Hartford

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 3:03 PM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

UConn men's and women's basketball to open season with doubleheader in Hartford
Summary

The UConn men's basketball team will start its season on November 2 against Gardner-Webb in Hartford. This game will be part of a doubleheader with the women's basketball team, which will face Cornell on the same day. UConn's home games will alternate between Gampel Pavilion in Storrs and PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford. The men's team is scheduled for significant matchups at both venues throughout the season, including a game against Kansas in Storrs and a final home game against St. John's in Hartford. Season tip times and television information are expected to be announced soon.

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  • •UConn opens its season on November 2 vs. Gardner-Webb.
  • •The women's team plays Cornell in the same doubleheader.
  • •Significant games include a matchup against Kansas on December 12.
  • •Final home game scheduled against St. John's on March 2.
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  • 3:03 PMYahoo Sports — UConn men's basketball venues splits: Season opens with men's, women's Hartford doubleheader
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The Huskies will open their regular season with a men's/women's doubleheader in Hartford, and close it out against St. John's, also in Hartford.

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