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UConn women's basketball holds open practice at Sacred Heart

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 11:08 PM

Last updated Sep 20, 2026

UConn women's basketball holds open practice at Sacred Heart
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UConn women's basketball conducted an open practice on September 20, 2026, at Sacred Heart, drawing over 2,000 fans. Nine of the 13 players participated in drills, a 3-point contest, and a scrimmage against male practice players. Senior point guard KK Arnold led a birthday celebration for teammate Jana El Alfy, while junior guard Kayleigh Heckel emerged as the top scorer during the scrimmage. Head coach Geno Auriemma discussed the upcoming official practices and the challenges of integrating new players ahead of the season opener on November 2, 2026.

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  • •Nine players participated in the open practice at Sacred Heart.
  • •Sarah Strong won the 3-point contest with 17 points.
  • •Kayleigh Heckel led the scrimmage with 10 points.
  • •UConn begins official practices this week ahead of the season opener.
  • •Team has exhibition games scheduled against Syracuse, Texas, and Army.
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Nine of UConn's 13 players participated in Sunday's practice, which featured a 3-point contest and scrimmage.

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