The University of Hartford women's basketball opened its 2017-18 preseason on Monday morning when it took to the court for the first official practice leading up to the season. Following the Hawks' first practice, we caught up with second-year head coach Kim McNeill:


The Hawks open the 2017-18 season on Friday, Nov. 10, when they play host to Villanova at 5:30 p.m. as part of a doubleheader with the Hartford men's team. John Gallagher's squad continues opening-night action at 8 p.m., as the Hawks battle in-state rival CCSU. Season and single-game tickets are available for purchase now by visiting HartfordHawks.com or by calling the Malcolm and Brenda Berman Athletics Ticket Office at 860.768.HAWK (4295).