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The UConn women's basketball team enters the 2025 NCAA Tournament as the No. 2 seed in the Spokane 4 Region.
This is the eighth time the Huskies have earned a No. 2 seed, with previous occurrences in 1998, 2002, 2004, 2006, 2019, 2022, and 2023.
Their journey begins with a first-round matchup against No. 15 seed Arkansas State at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs.
When and where is the UConn vs. Arkansas State game?
- Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025
- Time: 1 p.m. (ET)
- Location: Gampel Pavilion, Storrs, Connecticut
- TV Broadcast: ABC (with commentary from Beth Mowins and Rebecca Lobo)
- Radio Broadcast: UConn Sports Network, including WAVZ-New Haven (1300 AM), WGCH-Greenwich (1490 AM), WATR-Waterbury (1320 AM), WICH-Norwich (1310 AM, 94.5 FM), WILI-Willimantic (1400 AM, 95.3 FM), and Fox Sports (97.9 FM Hartford)
- Live Stream: Available on Fubo (with free trial for new subscribers)
What to know about UConn vs. Arkansas State
This is the first NCAA Tournament appearance for the Arkansas State Red Wolves, who earned their bid by winning the Sun Belt Conference Tournament, defeating No. 1 seed James Madison in an intense 86-79 overtime victory.
The Red Wolves demonstrated resilience, overcoming a 17-point first-half deficit to clinch the win. They are led by Zyion Shannon, averaging 11 points per game and 2.0 steals per game, and Kennedie Montue, a 3-point specialist who averages 10.4 points per game on 37.8% shooting from beyond the arc.
UConn, meanwhile, breezed through the Big East Conference with a flawless 18-0 record, claiming the Big East regular season title and their 12th consecutive Big East Tournament Championship.
Paige Bueckers, the team's star guard, leads the Huskies with 19.0 points per game and 4.9 assists per game. This could be her final game at Gampel Pavilion, making it a must-watch event for fans.
Head coach Geno Auriemma continues to set records, boasting a 136-24 record in NCAA Tournament play, the most wins by any head coach in postseason history.
How much are tickets to the UConn game?
Tickets have sold out on UConn's official site. Limited options are available through resale platforms:
- StubHub: Starting at $213 and rising to $267.
- SeatGeek: Prices range from $41 to $436.
- Vivid Seats: Prices range from $56 to $415.
What's next if UConn advances?
If the Huskies defeat Arkansas State, they will face the winner of No. 7 Oklahoma State vs. No. 10 South Dakota Stateon Monday, March 24. The time of the game is yet to be announced.
How to Watch the 2025 NCAA Women's Tournament
All games of the NCAA Women's Tournament will be broadcast on the ESPN family of networks, including ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, and ESPNews. Games can also be streamed on Fubo.
UConn appears well-prepared for a deep run in the tournament. With Paige Bueckers likely playing her final home game and a well-rounded team under Geno Auriemma's leadership, the Huskies are primed to make a statement. Fans won't want to miss this exciting matchup.