UConn Kayleigh Heckel explains how she’s modified her speed on the court
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STORRS, Conn. — So far, so good for the NCAA women’s basketball championship defense for UConn.
The No. 1 Huskies (2-0) have dominated ACC foes Louisville and Florida State in their first two games of the season. UConn will look to run its winning streak to three straight games when against Loyola Chicago Wednesday at Gampel Pavilion.
Behind a 21-point, nine-rebound performance from Sarah Strong, the Huskies opened the season with a 79-66 win over the No. 21 Cardinals. Azzi Fudd scored 20 of her game-high 23 points in the first half in a 99-67 win over the Seminoles on Nov. 9.
Stream UConn women’s basketball vs. Loyola Chicago live on Sling TV
Loyola Chicago is coming off a 55-46 loss to Green Bay on Nov. 6 after opening the season with a 59-55 win over Milwaukee to open the season on 59-55.
Here’s how to watch and live highlights for Storrs:
What TV channel is UConn vs. Loyola Chicago
UConn vs. Loyola Chicago airs nationally on truTV on Wednesday, Nov. 12. JB Long (play-by-play) will be joined by Christy Winters-Scott (analyst) and Autumn Johnson (reporter) on the call for the game.
Streaming options include Sling TV.
UConn women’s basketball vs Loyola Chicago time today?
- Date: Wednesday, Nov. 12
- Time: 7:30 p.m.
The nonconference matchup between UConn women’s basketball and Loyola Chicago is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12, from Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, Connecticut.
UConn continues to make defense its calling card, scoring 13 points off 11 turnovers including eight steals. The Huskies are outrebounding Loyola, 13-7. UConn is also shooting 50% from the field compared to 27.3% shooting for the Ramblers.
Azzi Fudd has six points and Sarah Strong and Serah Williams four points each to lead the Huskies.
Serah Williams, a transfer from Wisconsin, scored the first four points for the Huskies. They hold a 7-3 lead in the early going.
A day after Veteran’s Day, the Huskies are honoring those who served. They played a message on the video board thanking veterans.
UConn starting lineup
Loyola ready to roll
