Overview
- Alex Karaban scored 21 points to steady UConn, while Tarris Reed Jr. added 14 points and 11 rebounds in Chicago.
- The Huskies outscored DePaul 39-24 after halftime and finished with a 40-28 edge on the glass, holding the Blue Demons to 36.4% shooting.
- Silas Demary Jr. briefly exited after getting sick, then returned to post 13 points, eight assists and seven rebounds.
- Leading scorer Solo Ball was sidelined with a minor wrist injury sustained against Butler, forcing UConn to lean on its depth.
- UConn improved to 12-1 overall and 2-0 in the Big East, extended its long series dominance over DePaul, and visits Xavier on Dec. 31.