Huskies Hold Open Practice, Press Conference In Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The University of Connecticut women's basketball team held an open practice on Saturday at Memorial Coliseum in preparation for Sunday's Kansas City Regional Semifinal on Sunday against Stanford. The game will begin at 10 p.m. Eastern time. Here's a look at the day for the Huskies.

Freshman guard Mel Thomas poses with her family that drove from Ohio to support the Huskies.

Barbara Turner answers questions from the media after Saturday's open practice.

Freshman Charde Houston runs through drills during UConn's open practice.

Assistant coach Jamelle Elliott instructs freshman Charde Houston (left) and junior Barbara Turner.

UConn coach Geno Auriemma at his post-practice press conference.

Juniors Ann Strother (left) and Barbara Turner address the media at the press conference on Saturday.