UConn Women's Basketball Set for NCAA Tournament Clash Against Syracuse No. 1 seed UConn will face No. 9 seed Syracuse in the second round of the NCAA Tournament, continuing its pursuit of a deep run in the 2026 women’s basketball championship. The Huskies, who advanced past No. 16 seed UTSA in their opening game, will look to build on their strong performance led by Sarah Strong, who recorded 18 points, five rebounds, five steals, four assists, and one block. A victory over Syracuse would mark UConn’s 33rd appearance in the Sweet 16, solidifying its status as one of the most dominant programs in college basketball history. The matchup will take place on Monday, March 23, at the Harry A. Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, Connecticut, with the game scheduled to start at 6 p.m. ET. The broadcast will be carried nationally on ESPN, with play-by-play commentary from Ryan Ruocco and sideline reporting from Holly Rowe. Fans can also stream the game live via the ESPN app or Fubo, which will provide coverage of all NCAA women’s basketball tournament games in 2026. Syracuse, which defeated No. 8 seed Iowa State in the first round, will rely on the scoring prowess of Uche Izoje, who contributed 23 points on 11-of-19 shooting against the Cyclones. The Orange’s ability to overcome early deficits, such as a 37-point outburst from Audi Crooks, highlights their resilience as they aim to advance further in the tournament. The NCAA Tournament schedule for March 23 features multiple high-profile matchups, including No. 3 Louisville vs. No. 6 Alabama at noon, No. 2 Iowa vs. No. 10 Virginia at 2 p.m., and No. 4 West Virginia vs. No. 5 Kentucky at 5 p.m. All games will be televised on ESPN, ESPN2, or streamed via the ESPN app and Fubo. Additional games on the same day include No. 2 Vanderbilt vs. No. 7 Illinois at 7 p.m. and No.#uconn #sarah_strong #syracuse #harry_a_gampel_pavilion #uche_izojee
