# UConn Coach Clarifies Rotation After Injured Player Returns

> UConn's Geno Auriemma explains how returning players will compete for rotation spots in upcoming games.
- Title: UConn Coach Clarifies Rotation After Injured Player Returns
- Summary: UConn's Geno Auriemma explains how returning players will compete for rotation spots in upcoming games. UConn's coach says returning players must impress to…
- Keywords: geno auriemma, uconn, allie ziebell, texas, preseason game, rotation, injury, sports, Coach, Clarifies, Injured, Player
- Source: EssentiallySports — https://essentiallysports.com/wnba-basketball-news-geno-auriemma-sets-the-record-straight-on-uconns-rotation-as-injured-player-returns-against-texas
- Author: Sagnik Bagchi
- Published: 2026-10-21T01:18:28+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: geno auriemma, uconn, allie ziebell, texas, preseason game, rotation, injury, sports
## UConn beats Texas in preseason
UConn routed Texas 83-61 in their second preseason exhibition game.
## Allie Ziebell returns from ankle injury
Allie Ziebell returned from an ankle injury for her preseason debut against Texas.
## Coach Auriemma on rotation competition
Coach Auriemma says returning players must impress in practice to stay in rotation.
## UConn's rotation challenges
UConn has 10 players for the game with two more injured players recovering.
## Auriemma explains Texas game importance
Auriemma says the Texas game matters more than regular preseason games for March Madness prep.
## UConn's performance against Texas
UConn scored 83 points with strong shooting against Texas after a tough first half.
## Next game for UConn
UConn plays its final preseason game against Army on Sunday.
## Key takeaway

UConn's coach says returning players must impress to stay in rotation after Allie Ziebell returns from injury.