The University of Connecticut’s women’s basketball team organized a special event months in advance, culminating in Wednesday’s game against Farleigh Dickinson. This matchup marks a historic moment for coach Geno Auriemma, giving him the opportunity to set the record for the most wins by a college basketball coach in history.

In September, UConn announced that it would be honoring the program’s 40 years under Auriemma and associate head coach Chris Dailey during this game. Over 60 former Huskies players were set to return to Storrs, Connecticut, likely hopeful to witness their Hall of Fame coach make history alongside a promising team led by potential 2025 No. 1 WNBA draft prospect Paige Bueckers. The UConn Dairy Bar even introduced new ice cream flavors to commemorate Auriemma and Dailey.

Auriemma, who is 70 years old, is just one victory shy of surpassing the all-time wins record in college basketball. He achieved this milestone after a remarkable career at UConn, where he has helped elevate the sport’s profile and produced numerous star players. He recently tied former Stanford women’s coach Tara VanDerveer, who retired after last season, with a total of 1,216 victories when UConn defeated No. 15 North Carolina last Friday.

Mike Krzyzewski, who stepped down in 2022, holds the men’s basketball record with 1,202 wins accumulated at Army and Duke.

This will be just the second encounter between UConn and FDU in women’s basketball. In their previous meeting on November 25, 2011, the Huskies won decisively 74-28, limiting FDU to only five points in the first half. FDU currently holds a record of 4-1 this season, with their latest result being a 77-56 loss to Syracuse.

Below is all the relevant information to watch Auriemma attempt to achieve the all-time wins record when No. 2 UConn takes on FDU on Wednesday, including further insights on Auriemma’s storied achievements:

UConn vs. FDU: Game Time and TV Information for Auriemma’s Record Attempt

The women’s basketball matchup between UConn and FDU is set to begin at 7 p.m. ET and will be available regionally through SNY and on the UConn Sports Network.

• Date: Wednesday, Nov. 20
• Time: 7 p.m. ET
• Location: Gampel Pavilion (Storrs, Connecticut)
• TV: SNY (regional)

How to Stream UConn vs. FDU

The UConn versus FDU game will be available for streaming via the SNY app for authenticated subscribers located in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Fans outside of these areas who have FOX as part of their TV package can also stream the game on Foxsports.com or through the FOX Sports app.

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All-Time NCAA Basketball Coaches Wins List

Here’s the current ranking for the all-time wins by Division I men’s and women’s basketball coaches ahead of UConn’s match against FDU on November 20.

• Geno Auriemma: 1,216 wins (UConn women)
• Tara VanDerveer: 1,216 wins (Stanford, Ohio State, Idaho women)
• Mike Krzyzewski: 1,202 wins (Duke, Army men)
• Pat Summitt: 1,098 wins (Tennessee women)
• C. Vivian Stringer: 1,058 wins (Rutgers, Iowa, Cheyney women)
• Sylvia Hatchell: 1,023 wins (North Carolina women)
• Jim Boeheim: 1,015 wins (Syracuse men)*
• Muffet McGraw: 936 wins (Notre Dame, Lehigh women)
• Bob Huggins: 935 wins (Cincinnati, West Virginia, Kansas State, Akron men)
• Jim Calhoun: 920 wins (UConn, Northeastern men)

* Excludes 101 wins vacated due to NCAA violations

Geno Auriemma’s Age

Auriemma is currently 70 years old, and he will celebrate his 71st birthday on March 23, which will coincide with the opening weekend of the 2025 NCAA women’s basketball tournament.

Geno Auriemma’s Contract Details

UConn extended Auriemma’s contract in June, making him the highest-paid coach in women’s basketball, with a salary of $3.34 million for the 2024-25 season. The five-year deal, which extends through the 2028-29 season, is valued at least at $18.7 million, and could increase based on performance incentives.

Under Auriemma’s leadership, the Huskies have reached 23 Final Fours and clinched 11 national championships, achieving a perfect season six times. The team has made it to the Sweet 16 every year since 1994, following the expansion of the women’s NCAA Tournament to 64 teams. Auriemma has been named Naismith National Coach of the Year eight times and AP National Coach of the Year nine times. He was enshrined in both the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006.