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No. 3 UConn Ends Newark Skid, Holds Off No. 25 Seton Hall 69-64

The result underscored Dan Hurley’s call for tougher play against a Seton Hall defense ranked among the nation’s best.

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Seton Hall's Adam Clark (0) fights for control of the ball with UConn's Alex Karaban (11) during the first half of an NCAA basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Connecticut Huskies forward Alex Karaban (11) looks to shoot against Seton Hall in the second half of a Big East matchup at Gampel Pavilion, Storrs, Conn., March 8, 2025. UConn won, 81-50. Photo by Cloe Poisson/Special to the Courant

Overview

  • UConn improved to 17-1 overall and 7-0 in Big East play, extending its winning streak to 13 games.
  • The victory snapped the Huskies’ four-game road losing streak at the Prudential Center and marked their first win there before a full crowd since 2013.
  • After leading by 18 in the second half, UConn saw its margin cut to one on Mike Williams III’s 3-pointer before Silas Demary Jr.’s late free throws and Braylon Mullins’ block secured the game.
  • Tarris Reed Jr. led the Huskies with 21 points, nine rebounds and three blocks, while Alex Karaban added 13 and Mullins 11 as UConn shot 3-for-17 from deep with 17 turnovers.
  • Seton Hall fell to 14-3 (4-2) but again showed its defensive bite, and the teams now turn to Saturday with UConn visiting Georgetown and the Pirates hosting Butler.