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No. 5 UConn Rolls Past East Texas A&M 83–59 Behind Second-Half Surge

The win closes UConn's final tune-up ahead of a Jimmy V Classic rematch with No. 15 Florida.

Overview

  • UConn improved to 8-1 after outscoring East Texas A&M 45-32 in the second half to secure an 83-59 home win.
  • Solo Ball led with 14 points, Eric Reibe added 13 points, six rebounds and three blocks, and Alex Karaban scored 12.
  • Freshman Braylon Mullins tallied all 10 of his points after halftime as his bench role grows following an early-season ankle absence.
  • The Huskies dominated inside with a 58-22 edge in paint points and shot 61% from the field in the second half.
  • Center Tarris Reed Jr. missed a fifth game with an ankle injury and remains day-to-day as UConn turns to Florida on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden.