UConn women's basketball hosts Syracuse in preseason exhibition at Mohegan Sun
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 10:10 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
UConn women's basketball begins its season with a preseason exhibition against Syracuse on October 12 at Mohegan Sun Arena. Tip-off is set for 6:30 p.m. ET. The game will not count in regular-season standings, providing an opportunity for coach Geno Auriemma to evaluate his squad. Injuries may limit participation from players like Blanca Quiñonez and Allie Ziebell, though Morgan Cheli is expected to return after a lengthy absence. Last season, UConn secured a significant victory over Syracuse in the NCAA Tournament, winning 98-45.
- •Exhibition game takes place at Mohegan Sun Arena.
- •UConn seeks to build on last year's dominant 98-45 win over Syracuse.
- •Coach Geno Auriemma prepares for his 42nd season.
- •Injuries may impact key players for UConn.
- •The game will be broadcast locally and streamed on UConn+.
- 10:10 PMYahoo Sports — UConn women begin season with Mohegan Sun exhibition against Syracuse: live updates, analysis
"UConn will face Syracuse in its first of three preseason exhibition games Monday.
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