UConn women’s basketball announces 2026-27 non-conference schedule
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Last updated Aug 17, 2026
UConn women's basketball unveiled its 2026-27 non-conference schedule, featuring 15 games. The Huskies will host Cornell in their season opener on Nov. 2., none of the non-conference games will take place after the new year, a first in over three decades. UConn’s schedule includes matchups against ranked teams like LSU and South Carolina and four neutral-site contests. The Huskies will conduct an open practice on Sept. 20 at Sacred Heart's Pitt Center prior to the exhibition games beginning on Oct. 12.
- •UConn opens the season against Cornell on Nov. 2.
- •The schedule includes 10 opponents that were in the NCAA Tournament.
- •UConn will play neutral-site games against South Carolina, Duke, and LSU.
- •The team’s final non-conference game is against LSU on Dec. 20.
- •UConn has scheduled three exhibition games in October.
- 3:54 PMYahoo Sports — UConn women’s basketball releases 2026-27 non-conference schedule
- 3:52 PMYahoo Sports — UConn women's basketball announces 2026-27 nonconference schedule
"The Huskies will play in three preseason exhibitions before opening the season on Nov. 2, hosting Cornell.
"The Huskies have a loaded slate, but won’t play any non-conference games after the new year.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 3:54 PMUConn women’s basketball releases 2026-27 non-conference schedule
The Huskies have a loaded slate, but won’t play any non-conference games after the new year.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 3:52 PMUConn women's basketball announces 2026-27 nonconference schedule
The Huskies will play in three preseason exhibitions before opening the season on Nov. 2, hosting Cornell.
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