With SMU about to start conference play on Saturday against UConn (3 p.m., ESPNews), here are five things to know about the Huskies.
1. The basics. Connecticut is 1-2 to start the season. The Huskies began with a 27-20 win over Holy Cross and then its second game against USF was canceled because of Hurricane Irma. UConn followed with a road loss to Virginia and another defeat at the hands of East Carolina. The Pirates jumped to a 27-7 lead over the Huskies before UConn fought back. The deficit was simply too big to overcome, though, as Connecticut lost 41-38.