No. 6 UConn to Face Seton Hall in Final Home Game

Huskies look to honor seniors and stay atop Big East standings

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The No. 6 University of Connecticut men's basketball team will host Seton Hall on Saturday afternoon in their final home game of the regular season. The Huskies are coming off a dominant 72-40 win over No. 15 St. John's and currently sit in first place in the Big East Conference standings.

Why it matters

This game is significant as it marks the last time UConn's seniors will play at home, and the outcome could determine whether the Huskies remain alone atop the Big East standings heading into the final week of the regular season.

The details

UConn's stifling defense was the key to their victory over St. John's, holding the Red Storm without a field goal for the final 17:28 of the game. The Huskies will look to carry that defensive intensity into their matchup with Seton Hall, as they try to fend off challenges from St. John's and Villanova for the Big East regular season title.

  • The game tips off at 12:00 PM on Saturday, February 27, 2026.
  • UConn's regular season finale is scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2026 against Marquette.

The players

University of Connecticut men's basketball team

The No. 6 ranked team in the country, currently leading the Big East Conference standings with a 16-2 record.

Seton Hall Pirates

UConn's opponent in their final home game of the regular season.

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What’s next

The outcome of this game could determine whether UConn sits alone atop the Big East standings heading into their regular season finale against Marquette on March 7.

The takeaway

With the Big East regular season title on the line, UConn will look to honor their seniors with a victory over Seton Hall and maintain their position at the top of the conference standings.