No. 2 UConn Faces No. 10 Iowa in Top-10 Sunday Matchup

UConn Looks to Rebound Against Iowa in Storrs

The No. 2 UConn Huskies face a rapid turnaround this Sunday as they host No. 10 Iowa at the Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Coming off a 77-66 loss to No. 5 Michigan in Ann Arbor this past Thursday, the Huskies are eager to prove that their season-opening performance was an outlier rather than a trend. As CT Insider reports, UConn is looking to protect its home court, where the team has not suffered a loss since falling to JuJu Watkins and USC on December 21, 2024.

For the Huskies, the stakes go beyond just correcting early-season errors. They are facing their second top-10 opponent in less than a week. While the team struggled to find rhythm against Michigan, the coaching staff and roster have little time to dwell on the result. The challenge against Iowa, a program currently sitting at 2-0, represents a significant test of the Huskies’ resilience and their ability to integrate returning players into high-pressure rotations.

A Pre-Tipoff Ceremony for Azzi Fudd

The environment at Gampel Pavilion will be charged with more than just the tension of a top-10 matchup. Before the ball is even tipped, the program will honor former UConn star and current Dallas Wings player Azzi Fudd. She is set to be inducted into the Huskies of Honor, becoming the 25th player to receive the distinction. This ceremony serves as a bridge to the program’s storied history, highlighting a legacy that includes 12 national titles and 25 Final Four appearances, as noted by HawkCentral.

Matchup Context and Roster Updates

The history between these two programs is deep. According to data provided by CT Insider, the current series record stands at 4-7 in favor of the Huskies. Their last encounter took place on December 20, 2025, during the Women’s Champions Classic, where UConn secured a 90-64 victory. However, Iowa fans will remember the last time the Hawkeyes bested the Huskies: a 71-69 win in the Final Four in Cleveland on April 5, 2024.

On the injury front, the news is positive for both squads. As of Friday, November 6, all 13 UConn players were expected to be available for the game. This includes redshirt sophomore Morgan Cheli, who made her season debut against Michigan after being sidelined for a year and a half with an ankle injury. The game also features an interesting personal connection: Iowa freshman forward McKenna Woliczko and UConn’s Morgan Cheli were high school teammates at Archbishop Mitty in California for two years.

How to Watch the Sunday Matchup

For fans planning to follow the action, the game is scheduled for a 1 p.m. CT tipoff. HawkCentral reports that the game will be broadcast on FS1, with streaming options available through Fubo. Those unable to access the video broadcast can follow live updates via the Hawkeye Radio Network or by tracking the coverage provided by HawkCentral.

Iowa enters the game with momentum following a decisive 80-39 victory over Eastern Illinois on Thursday. In that outing, McKenna Woliczko led the scoring effort with 22 points, supported by 15 points from Ava Heiden and 12 from Dani Carnegie. For UConn, the goal remains clear: avoid the rare occurrence of back-to-back losses, a situation the team has not faced since 2023. Sunday’s game will determine if the Huskies can leverage their home-court advantage to regain their footing in the national rankings.