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UConn basketball teams secure dominant season-opening victories

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The University of Connecticut secured major wins in both men’s and women’s basketball to open the 2026-27 season. The No. 4 ranked men’s team defeated Gardner-Webb 86-46 at PeoplesBank Arena. The victory marked head coach Dan Hurley’s 200th win at Connecticut. Braylon Mullins led the scoring with 20 points, while transfer Nik Khamenia contributed 14 points and six rebounds in his debut.

The No. 2 ranked women’s team delivered a 100-35 victory over Cornell. Sarah Strong recorded 19 points and a career-high eight steals, while freshman Jovana Popovic also scored 19 points. This win extends UConn’s winning streak to 31 seasons. The team utilized a high-pressure defense to force 29 turnovers during the contest.

Other collegiate basketball results included Dartmouth’s 56-49 win over Boston University and Yale’s 72-62 victory against Howard.

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Braylon Mullins · Cornell University · Dan Hurley · Geno Auriemma · PeoplesBank Arena · Sarah Strong · UConn · University of Connecticut · Yale University

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All-American Sarah Strong, Jovana Popovic lead No. 2 UConn to season-opening 100-35 win over Cornell [www.newsday.com]
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