Overview
- The defending champions are 2-0 after decisive wins over Louisville and Florida State to open the season.
- Azzi Fudd and Sarah Strong have paced the scoring, including 23 and 21 points, respectively, in the 99-67 win over Florida State.
- UConn has leaned into full-bench rotations, with Fudd, Strong, and Serah Williams sitting the entire fourth quarter against Florida State as 12 players saw action.
- Freshmen Blanca Quinonez and Gandy Malou-Mamel returned to limited practice and pregame warmups, while Morgan Cheli remains out following February ankle surgery with no timetable.
- Tonight’s game is the programs’ first meeting, tipping at 7:30 p.m. ET at Gampel Pavilion on truTV, with Loyola Chicago coming off a 55-46 loss to Green Bay after an opening win over Milwaukee.