Overview
- Azzi Fudd scored 23 points, including 20 before halftime, while Sarah Strong added 21 in the program's 35th straight home‑opener win.
- UConn's reserves outscored Florida State 37-17, with guard Kayleigh Heckel contributing 12 points and a career-high six steals.
- Ayanna Patterson made her first appearance in 960 days after two injury-lost seasons and scored on her first shot.
- The Huskies unveiled their 2024-25 national championship banner before tipoff, with Aubrey Griffin present and video messages from Paige Bueckers and Kaitlyn Chen.
- Transfer Serah Williams sparked a 15-0 third-quarter surge with seven points as UConn moved to 2-0, with Loyola Chicago next on Wednesday.