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UConn–South Carolina Rivalry Officially Set to Resume in 2026, With Second Meeting Booked for 2027

The annual matchup paused this season because UConn’s expanded Big East slate squeezed nonconference dates, so the series shifts to neutral-site showcases.

UConn forward Sarah Strong (21) and South Carolina forward Chloe Kitts (21) reach for control of the tip-off at the start of of the national championship game at the Final Four of the women's NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
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Overview

  • The first game is scheduled for Nov. 24, 2026 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville as part of the Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase, with tip time to be determined.
  • The schools also announced a follow-up matchup in the Ally Tipoff in Charlotte in November 2027, with the exact date still to be announced.
  • The regular-season hiatus this year stems from the Big East increasing UConn’s conference schedule from 18 to 20 games, reducing flexibility for the usual meeting.
  • UConn leads the all-time series 11–5, and the programs have combined to claim eight of the past 12 NCAA championships.
  • The rivals last met in April’s national title game, which UConn won, and South Carolina separately confirmed future Ally Tipoff appearances through 2028.