Loyola Chicago at Connecticut
HARTFORD, Conn. (Interstat) — The Connecticut Huskies look to continue their dominant start to the season when they host the Loyola Chicago Ramblers in a nonconference women’s basketball game Wednesday at the XL Center.
UConn (2-0) has opened the season with a pair of impressive double-digit victories, most recently a 99-67 rout of Florida State on Sunday. The Huskies’ offense has been prolific, led by a trio of standout performers. Sarah Strong scored 21 points in the win over the Seminoles, while Azzi Fudd poured in 23 points and Kayleigh Heckel added 12.
The Ramblers (1-1), meanwhile, are looking to rebound from a 55-46 home loss to Green Bay last Thursday. In that game, Audrey Deptula led Loyola Chicago with 10 points, while Clara Djoko pulled down seven rebounds. The Ramblers’ lone win came in a 59-55 road victory at Milwaukee on Nov. 3.
This matchup presents a significant challenge for Loyola Chicago, facing a UConn program that has outscored its opponents by an average of 22.5 points through two games. The Huskies’ high-powered offense will test a Ramblers defense that allowed 55 points in its season-opening win but struggled to generate offense in its most recent outing.
Following this game, UConn will host Ohio State on Sunday, while Loyola Chicago returns home to face Maryland-Eastern Shore.