UConn women to face Seton Hall at Coretta Scott King Classic
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 3:52 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026

The UConn Huskies women's basketball team is set to play against Seton Hall on January 18 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, as part of the Coretta Scott King Classic. This event coincides with Martin Luther King Jr. Day and is designed to honor the legacy of Coretta Scott King. UConn head coach Geno Auriemma expressed gratitude for participating in the event, which features two games highlighting women's college basketball. UConn previously defeated Seton Hall in both matchups last season, maintaining a strong performance in the Big East. Their upcoming schedule includes three preseason games before the regular season opener on November 2 against Cornell.
- •Game scheduled for January 18 at Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
- •Part of Coretta Scott King Classic, honoring civil rights legacy
- •UConn aims to continue dominance after winning both games last season
- •Preseason games include matchups against Syracuse, Texas, and Army
- •Regular season opener against Cornell on November 2
- 3:52 AMYahoo Sports — UConn Women To Meet Seton Hall in New Jersey 'Classic'
"The Huskies and Pirates have a matchup set at the Coretta Scott King Classic in Newark in January.
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