No. 11 UConn Triumphs Over Xavier in Overtime Big East Opener

The Huskies outlasted a resilient Xavier team 94-89 in Hartford, with strong performances from Alex Karaban and Tarris Reed Jr.

UConn secured a 94-89 overtime win against Xavier in their Big East opener, improving to 6-0 at home this season.
Alex Karaban contributed key plays, including a pivotal three-pointer and a late second-chance putback, while Tarris Reed Jr. recorded a double-double with 20 points and 13 rebounds.
Xavier, playing without leading scorer and rebounder Zach Freemantle due to a lower-body injury, excelled from beyond the arc with 13 three-pointers, led by Dante Maddox's season-high 22 points.
Despite Xavier's strong shooting, UConn dominated in the paint with 50 points and controlled the boards with 14 offensive rebounds, leading to 13 second-chance points.
Freshman Liam McNeeley, coming off a career-high 26 points against Gonzaga, continued his strong play, helping UConn extend its winning streak to five games.