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No. 4 UConn Rallies Past Providence in OT for 11th Straight Win

A career night from freshman Braylon Mullins, plus Silas Demary Jr.'s 23-15-5 line, keyed a program-record 18 made threes.

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 to beat Providence 103-98 in overtime, capped by Tarris Reed Jr.'s game-tying putback with 13 seconds left.
  • Braylon Mullins scored a career-high 24 points, including eight in overtime, and made six 3-pointers to swing the extra period.
  • Silas Demary Jr. finished with 23 points, 15 assists and five steals, a combination noted by an analyst as the second such D-I game in 15 years.
  • The Huskies hit 18 of 32 from beyond the arc for a program record, overcoming Providence's 50% shooting and 14-of-24 night from deep.
  • The victory moved UConn to 15-1 overall and 5-0 in Big East play; the Huskies return home next to face DePaul.