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No. 4 UConn Opens With 79-55 Win as New Haven Makes Division I Debut

Preseason Naismith recognition underscored high expectations, with injuries limiting UConn’s options.

HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT - OCTOBER 28: Alex Karaban #11 of the Connecticut Huskies drives to the rim against Carson Cooper #15 of the Michigan State Spartans during the second half of an NCAA men's basketball exhibition at PeoplesBank Arena on October 28, 2025 in Hartford, Connecticut. (Photo by Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images)
UConn guard Solo Ball (1) drives to the basket as Michigan State forward Coen Carr (55) defends during the first half of an NCAA basketball game, Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
UConn forward Jaylin Stewart (3) reacts during the first half of an NCAA basketball game against New Haven, Monday, Nov. 3, 2025, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
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Overview

  • Alex Karaban posted 19 points and 10 rebounds, and Solo Ball scored 18, including six straight free throws after being fouled on consecutive 3s.
  • Jaylin Stewart started in place of freshman Braylon Mullins (ankle) and delivered 11 points and eight rebounds; Jacob Furphy (ankle) and Tarris Reed Jr. (hamstring) also did not play.
  • Transfer Silas Demary Jr. and freshman Eric Reibe started as part of a roster featuring 10 newcomers, giving UConn early minutes from new contributors.
  • The victory extended UConn’s nonconference home winning streak to 34 games after the Huskies entered the season at No. 4 in the AP Top 25.
  • Earlier Monday, Karaban and Ball were named to the 50-player Naismith Trophy watch list, reinforcing their roles at the center of UConn’s plans.