New England College Teams Set for Busy Slate

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No. 4 UConn men's basketball opens its 2026–27 season Monday against Gardner-Webb in Hartford after a 3–0 preseason, with wins over Syracuse, Michigan State and Purdue. The Huskies are seeking to build on their recent success under coach Dan Hurley, who has agreed to a contract extension through 2032. In women's hockey, UConn and Holy Cross played to a 0–0 tie, with Crusaders freshman goalie Livia Debnarova making 37 saves to earn the shutout. The result came as the teams began a home-and-away series; UConn has dominated the all-time matchup and entered the season's meetings with 10 straight wins over Holy Cross.

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