The No. 1 UConn Huskies will start their 2025/26 NCAA women's basketball season against the No. 20 Louisville Cardinals at the Armed Forces Classic.
NCAA basketball is back, and the reigning champion UConn will face a ranked opponent for the first time since 2017. This match will be the first-ever women's edition of college basketball's military-site showdown.
"It's going to be a lot of learning with five new players,"
"There's a lot of exciting things that are ahead of us… and I want to help them overcome some of those challenges we're going to have."
said Huskies head coach Geno Auriemma. UConn is set to tip off against Louisville on Tuesday afternoon.
Author's summary: UConn starts season against Louisville.