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No. 4 UConn Hosts Overhauled UMass Lowell in Tune-Up Before BYU

Hurley prioritizes defensive polish with injuries keeping key pieces out.

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STORRS, CONNECTICUT - NOVEMBER 03: Solo Ball #1 of the Connecticut Huskies plays against the New Haven Chargers during the second half of an NCAA men's basketball game at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion on November 03, 2025 in Storrs, Connecticut. (Photo by Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images)
UConn forward Tarris Reed Jr., left, and UConn guard Braylon Mullins watch play from the bench during the first half of an NCAA basketball game against Michigan State, Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
UConn forward Tarris Reed Jr. (5) is guarded by UMass Lowell forward Austin Green (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Overview

  • Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET at Hartford’s PeoplesBank Arena with coverage on Peacock.
  • Freshmen Braylon Mullins and Jacob Furphy remain sidelined with ankle sprains, and Tarris Reed Jr. is a game-time decision as he works back from a hamstring issue.
  • Dan Hurley called for better defense after the opener against New Haven, emphasizing effort and on-ball containment.
  • UMass Lowell arrives with 10 newcomers and opened with a 107-55 win over Division III Rivier, led by Texas State transfer Austin Green.
  • UConn is a heavy favorite by analytics and is using the matchup to refine rotations ahead of a Nov. 15 test against No. 8 BYU.