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UConn–Tennessee Rivalry Resumes as No. 1 Huskies Host No. 15 Lady Vols on FOX

The matchup is UConn’s first chance to respond since Tennessee dealt the Huskies their most recent loss a year ago.

Feb 1, 2026; Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies guard Azzi Fudd (35) shoots the ball against Tennessee Volunteers guard Talaysia Cooper (55) in the second half at PeoplesBank Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
Feb 1, 2026; Hartford, Connecticut, USA; UConn Huskies forward Sarah Strong (21) shoots the ball against the Tennessee Volunteers in the first half at PeoplesBank Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
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UConn guard Azzi Fudd (35) is guarded by Tennessee guard Kaniya Boyd (4) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Overview

  • UConn enters 22-0 with 38 consecutive wins since last February’s 80-76 defeat in Knoxville, the Huskies’ only loss to Tennessee since 2007.
  • No. 15 Tennessee arrives 14-4 after a 77-62 home loss to Mississippi State, following earlier top-25 wins over Kentucky and Alabama.
  • UConn expects senior center Serah Williams to be available after an ankle issue, while freshman scorer Blanca Quinonez will miss a second straight game with a shoulder injury.
  • Geno Auriemma and a UConn spokesperson confirmed the rivalry will continue with a new two-year home-and-home beginning next season.
  • Freshman Allie Ziebell underscored UConn’s depth with 34 points and a program record-tying 10 threes in a 97-39 win over Xavier this week.