Seven observations from UConn women’s basketball’s win over Syracuse

The game offered the first public look at a UConn team that returns reigning player of the year Sarah Strong and point guard KK Arnold along with a slew of talented underclassmen who already look like they can make an impact. Despite a poor shooting night from beyond the arc, UConn had seven players in double figures. Strong, who led the Huskies with 15 points, said the real opponent was a welcome change. "It felt great not having to go up against practice players," Strong said.