RICHMOND (Interstat) — VCU will open its women’s NCAA Division I basketball season Tuesday against Central Connecticut at Siegel Center in Richmond, Va., with both teams entering the game at 0-0.

VCU, whose nickname is the Rams, will be the home team. Central Connecticut, whose nickname is the Blue Devils, will be the visitor. The game marks the first appearance of the season for both programs and offers an early chance to establish momentum before nonconference schedules accelerate.

Central Connecticut’s most recent result was a 60-50 home win over New Haven on March 5. VCU’s most recent result was a 60-52 loss at Duquesne on March 4. Both teams turned to their current 0-0 records after those games.

VCU’s upcoming schedule includes a home game against Virginia Tech, a trip to Maine, a game against Ohio State in Richmond, Va., and home dates with Charlotte, New Hampshire, Southern Mississippi, St. Bonaventure and Loyola Chicago. The Rams also are set to visit Duquesne and Richmond.

Central Connecticut’s upcoming schedule begins with home games against Coppin State and Rider. The Blue Devils then are scheduled to visit Massachusetts, host Colgate, visit Massachusetts-Lowell and Vermont, host New Hampshire, visit Sacred Heart and Fordham, and host Bryant.

Both teams will rely on early-season execution as they work through rotations and adjust to new roles. Central Connecticut’s visit marks an opportunity to build on its last result, while VCU will try to protect home court before a demanding nonconference slate. The matchup gives Central Connecticut an early road test, while VCU will begin a home-heavy opening stretch. The Rams’ schedule includes several nonconference dates before January, and the Blue Devils will move quickly into a run of games across November and December. Both programs will seek consistent play on both ends as they open the season. The Siegel Center setting provides VCU with a familiar backdrop for its opener, while Central Connecticut will look to manage the travel and pace in its first road appearance of the campaign. The teams will aim for clean execution and steady defense as they begin the new season. The opener also gives both programs a chance to set a tone for the weeks ahead. VCU will play several early contests in Richmond, while Central Connecticut will face a mix of home and road tests before the calendar turns. The Blue Devils’ recent result offers a positive note to carry into the first game, and the Rams will seek to rebound from their last outing. Each team will focus on limiting turnovers, controlling the pace and finding consistent scoring inside and out.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a final score of VCU 60, Central Connecticut 53.