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No. 4 UConn Rallies Late, Beats Providence in OT to Stay Perfect in Big East

A freshman breakout alongside a 15-assist night from Silas Demary Jr. powered the Huskies’ 11th straight win.

Jan 7, 2026; Providence, Rhode Island, USA; UConn Huskies guard Braylon Mullins (24) dribbles the ball against the Providence Friars during the second half at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
Jan 7, 2026; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Brayden Burries (5) attempts to take the ball from Kansas State Wildcats wing Elias Rapieque (0) during the second half of the game at McKale Memorial Center. Mandatory Credit: Aryanna Frank-Imagn Images
Jan 7, 2026; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers center Oscar Cluff (45) jumps to grab a rebound against Washington Huskies forward Hannes Steinbach (6) during the second half at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
Jan 7, 2026; Waco, Texas, USA;  Baylor Bears center James NNaji (46) looks to pass against Iowa State Cyclones forward Joshua Jefferson (5) during the second half at Paul and Alejandra Foster Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images

Overview

  • UConn erased an 11-point deficit in the final minutes, tied it on Tarris Reed Jr.’s putback with 13 seconds left, and won 103-98 in overtime.
  • Freshman Braylon Mullins scored a career-high 24 points, hit 6-of-10 from three, and delivered eight points in the extra period.
  • Silas Demary Jr. produced 23 points, 15 assists and five steals in a two-way performance that keyed the late surge.
  • The Huskies went 18-of-32 from beyond the arc as Alex Karaban added 23 points, and outlets reported the 18 threes set a program record.
  • Providence shot 50% and hit 14-of-24 from deep, with reserves Ryan Mela scoring 19 and Jamier Jones 18, and Dan Hurley drew a technical to start the second half.