With just two weeks remaining until March, the top 10 matchup between South Carolina and UConn could not come at a better time. Both teams have bounced back from losses earlier this month, but both coaches see this specific game as the perfect test for their squads.

UConn head coach Geno Auriemma doesn't "love" having to play a challenging non-conference schedule but deems it "necessary" if winning a National Championship is your goal. The No. 7 Huskies, who are 3-3 vs top 25 teams this season,