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🌱 Patch AM: UConn Women's Basketball Announces Complete 2026-27 Schedule With Big East Slate

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Coffee in hand, Mansfield? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See which national powers are coming to Gampel Pavilion this season
  • UConn cheerleader airlifted after serious practice fall in Storrs

Also on today's calendar: America at 250 for Educators and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 78 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, temps: high: 68, low: 51.
  • Sunday: Cooler with periods of rain, with a high of 61 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• UConn Women's Basketball Announces Complete 2026-27 Schedule With Big East Slate (patch.com) — UConn women's basketball fans in Mansfield can look forward to a packed 2026-27 schedule, with marquee home games at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs against Iowa, Creighton, Villanova and more. The Huskies also face a demanding non-conference slate featuring national powers like South Carolina, LSU and Tennessee, while Big East play tips off Dec. 16 when Creighton visits Gampel.
   

• UConn Cheerleader Airlifted To Hospital After Fall At Practice (patch.com) — Mansfield residents are reacting after a UConn cheerleader was seriously injured during a Wednesday evening practice at the UConn Volleyball Center in Storrs. Paramedics and UConn firefighters treated the athlete before a Life Star helicopter flew her, conscious, to Hartford Hospital, and officials say more information will be released when available.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Storrs

  • What would you do with the $99 million marked for the Gampel renovations? (dailycampus.com)
  • Will yours be the winning flavor? Senior Scoop submissions now open (dailycampus.com)
  • UConn Football Notes: Huskies looking for rhythm in the run game to jolt their offense (courant.com)

Coventry

  • CT man charged with enticing a minor in Coventry after undercover police operation (wtnh.com)

Vernon

  • Vernon Establishment Featured On New Connecticut Haunted Trail Map (patch.com)

Ok Mansfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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