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UConn's freshmen looked like they belonged in exhibition win over Syracuse

That and other observations from the Huskies' preseason opener.
By Daniel Connolly
October 13, 2026
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Back in the day, women’s college basketball teams couldn’t start official practice until Oct. 15. But on Monday, Oct. 12, UConn took on Syracuse in its first preseason game at Mohegan Sun Arena. Naturally, the Huskies were far from flawless.

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