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No. 5 UConn Rolls Past Butler 79–60 Behind Solo Ball’s 26 in Big East Opener

Hurley framed the rout as evidence of a high defensive ceiling rather than a finished product.

Overview

  • UConn opened conference play 1-0 to move to 11-1, staying perfect all-time against Butler at 12-0.
  • The Huskies controlled the interior with 13 blocks and a 47-28 rebounding edge, holding Butler to 29.5% shooting and roughly 30 points under its average.
  • Point guard Silas Demary Jr. set a career high with 11 assists as UConn shot 50.8% from the field.
  • Jayden Ross delivered 13 points and eight rebounds off the bench, punctuating the second half with multiple highlight dunks.
  • Dan Hurley praised the defense but called out 15 turnovers and a missing killer instinct, with UConn visiting DePaul on Sunday.