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UConn women's basketball secures three preseason victories ahead of season opener

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Last updated Oct 28, 2026

UConn women's basketball secures three preseason victories ahead of season opener

Summary

UConn women's basketball finished its preseason with three exhibition wins, including an 86-50 victory over Army on October 25, 2026. The team, led by head coach Geno Auriemma, showcased a strong defensive identity while dealing with injuries to three players. Freshmen Olivia Vukosa and Jovana Popovic made contributions in their introductions. UConn is set to host Cornell in its season opener on October 30 before facing No. 5 Michigan on November 5, marking the start of a challenging schedule.

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•UConn won all three preseason games, including a significant win over Texas.
•The Huskies deal with injuries to Blanca Quiñonez, Marine Dursus, and Morgan Cheli.
•Jovana Popovic and Olivia Vukosa showed promise as newcomers in the exhibitions.
•UConn opens the regular season against Cornell on October 30.
•Auriemma's group has a challenging November schedule featuring ranked opponents.

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