Overview
- UConn ruled out starting point guard KK Arnold with a nasal fracture and forward Ayanna Patterson with a concussion for the game at Providence, with both injuries sustained in practice Tuesday.
- Freshman guard Allie Ziebell opened in Arnold’s place for her first collegiate start, marking the Huskies’ first starting lineup change of the season.
- The Huskies dressed 10 players for the matchup as the roster continues to thin due to injuries.
- Caroline Ducharme (shoulder), Ice Brady (knee) and Morgan Cheli (recovering from ankle surgery) were also unavailable, according to the team’s injury report.
- UConn provided no timeline for Arnold or Patterson to return; Arnold has averaged 6.9 points, 4.7 assists and 2.3 steals in 24.7 minutes this season.