UConn women’s basketball wins 100-35 over Cornell in season opener

UConn women's basketball team started their 2026-27 season with a commanding 100-35 victory against Cornell, according to Yahoo Sports. The Huskies took an early 21-point lead in the first quarter and maintained strong defense, allowing Cornell only 13 points by halftime.

Key players Jovana Popovic and Sarah Strong each scored 19 points, while KK Arnold and Marine Dursus contributed 11 points apiece. UConn led by as much as 65 points during the game and trailed only once when Cornell scored the first basket.

The game took place at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford, where the Huskies demonstrated their strong form as favorites over the Ivy League opponent. The victory sets a positive tone for UConn's women's basketball season.

Meanwhile, UConn men's basketball was preparing to open their season against Gardner-Webb at the same venue, with coach Dan Hurley emphasizing equal preparation for all opponents. The men's team was coming off a 3-0 preseason run and expected to have most of their roster available, including star shooting guard Braylon Mullins, Yahoo Sports reported.