UConn Hosts Villanova, Celebrates 2015-16 Teams Thursday

The UConn women’s basketball team is set to host Villanova on Thursday, marking an exciting matchup at Gampel Pavilion. This highly anticipated game is scheduled for 7 p.m. and will be broadcasted on FS1 as well as through the UConn Sports Network via Learfield (FOX Sports 97.9).

Celebrating Championship Anniversaries

Prior to the game, UConn will honor the 10-year anniversaries of its 2015 and 2016 National Championship teams. These squads will be inducted into the prestigious Huskies of Honor. Additionally, the event will feature a Throwback Night theme where the team will don retro uniforms.

Concessions on Throwback Night

For fans attending the game, Coca-Cola products, including Diet Coke and Coke Zero, will be available for just $2 at concession stands. The induction ceremony is set to take place approximately 30 minutes before the tipoff and will be streamed on the UConn women’s basketball X and Facebook pages, as well as the official UConn Huskies YouTube channel.

UConn’s Impressive Stats

• UConn leads the nation with 24.4 assists per game.
• The team has achieved 20 or more assists in the last 16 games.
• Junior KK Arnold holds a national ranking of third with a 4.63 assist-turnover ratio.
• Sophomore Sarah Strong contributed significantly in the last game with 18 points, 13 rebounds, six assists, and five steals against Creighton.

Recent Performances

In a dominant showing last Sunday, UConn defeated Creighton 95-54. Freshman Blanca Quiñonez also made waves with 15 points, while graduate student Azzi Fudd added 14 points to the mix. Impressively, all 11 players who took the court scored during the game.

Historic Rivalry with Villanova

UConn has a strong historical advantage over Villanova, holding a 47-18 record in all-time matchups. The last encounter was during the 2025 BIG EAST Tournament semifinals, where Sophomore Sarah Strong impressively recorded 20 points and 16 rebounds.

• UConn’s next matchup against Villanova is scheduled for February 18, 2024.
• Currently, Villanova boasts a 7-1 record in conference play after defeating Providence 85-55.
• Jasmine Bascoe leads the Wildcats with an average of 17.4 points per game.
• Denise Dillon is in her sixth season as the head coach at Villanova.

Upcoming Games

After facing Villanova, UConn will return to Gampel Pavilion next Monday to take on No. 23 Notre Dame at 5 p.m., transmitted live on FOX. This matchup promises to be another thrilling encounter for Huskies fans.