Uncasville, Connecticut, October 13, 2025
News Summary
The UConn women’s basketball team, fresh off a national championship victory, is set to compete against Boston College in the Hall of Fame Exhibition Game. Scheduled for Monday at 2 p.m. at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, this matchup will serve as a critical preseason evaluation for the Huskies. Broadcasted locally on NBC Sports Boston and available for streaming on UConn+, fans can also tune in via the UConn Sports Network. With several key players returning and exciting newcomers, the game promises to be a thrilling opener for the season ahead.
Uncasville, Connecticut
The reigning national champion UConn women’s basketball team will play against Boston College in the Hall of Fame Exhibition Game. The game is scheduled for Monday at 2 p.m. at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
Key details — what, when and where
The Hall of Fame Exhibition Game pairs the Huskies and Boston College in a preseason tune-up that follows UConn’s record 12th national championship in the 2024-25 season. The matchup will take place at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, with tip scheduled for Monday at 2 p.m.
Broadcast, streaming and radio
Both games will be broadcast locally on NBC Sports Boston and streamed for free on UConn+. The game coverage will also be carried on radio as it will be aired through the UConn Sports Network from Learfield on FOX Sports 97.9.
Ticketing and related events
Tickets for the women’s game are available for purchase online. UConn’s men will play Boston College later the same day at 7 p.m. at the same venue.
Why the game matters
The exhibition will give the coaching staff an early chance to evaluate player energy, effort, and integration of new team members as the Huskies build toward their goal to secure a second consecutive national title in 2026. The coaching staff is looking to evaluate player energy, effort, and integration of new team members during the exhibition game.
Roster notes and returning contributors
UConn returns several key players from the championship roster. Key returning players include Azzi Fudd, the Final Four Most Outstanding Player, and Sarah Strong, National Freshman of the Year,
Newcomers to watch
The exhibition game will showcase five newcomers for UConn, including Serah Williams, a senior from Wisconsin and 2024 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year; Kayleigh Heckel, a sophomore transfer from USC; and three freshmen: Kelis Fisher, Gandy Malou-Mamel, and Blanca Quiñonez.
Coaching and program milestones
The 2025-26 season marks the 41st for Hall of Fame head coach Geno Auriemma. Coach Auriemma has led the Huskies to 12 NCAA Championships, 24 Final Fours, and 61 conference championships.
Historical context and matchup history
UConn holds an all-time record of 37-14 against Boston College. The two teams last faced each other on November 17, 2005.
Upcoming schedule beyond the exhibition
UConn is set to have another exhibition game against Southern Connecticut on October 26 at PeoplesBank Arena. The regular season will kick off against Louisville on November 24 in the Armed Forces Classic at Ramstein Air Base in Germany.
What coaches will evaluate during the exhibition
The coaching staff will focus on energy, effort, and the integration of new team members while also assessing depth in the post and perimeter rotation. The buildup and excitement surrounding the Huskies’ season reflect their ambitions for the upcoming year.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is playing in the Hall of Fame Exhibition Game?
A: The reigning national champion UConn women’s basketball team will play against Boston College in the Hall of Fame Exhibition Game.
Q: When and where is the game?
A: The game is scheduled for Monday at 2 p.m. at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
Q: Will there be other games at the same venue on the same day?
A: UConn’s men’s basketball team will also play Boston College later that day at 7 p.m. at the same venue.
Q: How can I watch or listen to the games?
A: Both games will be broadcast locally on NBC Sports Boston and streamed for free on UConn+. The games will be aired through the UConn Sports Network from Learfield on FOX Sports 97.9.
Q: Are tickets available for the women’s game?
A: Tickets for the women’s game are available for purchase online.
Q: What is UConn’s historical record vs. Boston College?
A: UConn has an all-time record of 37-14 against Boston College.
Q: When did the two teams last play each other?
A: The two teams last faced each other on November 17, 2005.
Q: What recent achievement did the UConn women’s team earn?
A: UConn women’s basketball team recently won its record 12th national championship in the 2024-25 season.
Q: Who are the key returning players?
A: Key returning players include: Azzi Fudd, the Final Four Most Outstanding Player; Sarah Strong, National Freshman of the Year; Core members include juniors KK Arnold and Ashlynn Shade.
Q: Who are notable newcomers for UConn?
A: The exhibition game will showcase five newcomers for UConn, including: Serah Williams, a senior from Wisconsin and 2024 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year; Kayleigh Heckel, a sophomore transfer from USC; Three freshmen: Kelis Fisher, Gandy Malou-Mamel, and Blanca Quiñonez.
Q: When is the next exhibition game after the Hall of Fame Exhibition Game?
A: UConn is set to have another exhibition game against Southern Connecticut on October 26 at PeoplesBank Arena.
Q: When does the regular season begin?
A: The regular season will kick off against Louisville on November 24 in the Armed Forces Classic at Ramstein Air Base in Germany.
Q: What are the coaching milestones for Geno Auriemma?
A: The 2025-26 season marks the 41st for Hall of Fame head coach Geno Auriemma. Coach Auriemma has led the Huskies to 12 NCAA Championships, 24 Final Fours, and 61 conference championships.
Q: What will the coaching staff evaluate during the exhibition?
A: The coaching staff is looking to evaluate player energy, effort, and integration of new team members during the exhibition game.
Quick reference table
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | Hall of Fame Exhibition Game — UConn women vs. Boston College |
| Date & Time | Monday at 2 p.m. |
| Venue | Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, Connecticut |
| Same-day men’s game | UConn men’s basketball vs. Boston College at 7 p.m. at the same venue |
| Broadcast & Stream | Both games locally on NBC Sports Boston and streamed for free on UConn+. Aired through the UConn Sports Network from Learfield on FOX Sports 97.9 |
| Tickets | Tickets for the women’s game are available for purchase online |
| UConn vs. Boston College record | UConn has an all-time record of 37-14 against Boston College |
| Most recent meeting | The two teams last faced each other on November 17, 2005 |
| UConn recent achievement | UConn women’s basketball team recently won its record 12th national championship in the 2024-25 season |
| Next exhibition | Exhibition vs. Southern Connecticut on October 26 at PeoplesBank Arena |
| Regular season opener | November 24 vs. Louisville at Ramstein Air Base in Germany (Armed Forces Classic) |
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- Wikipedia: UConn Huskies
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Women’s Basketball
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