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No. 5 UConn Rolls Past East Texas A&M 83–59 to Reach 8–1

UConn leveraged size to integrate emerging depth before a Jimmy V Classic rematch with Florida.

Overview

  • Solo Ball led a balanced attack with 14 points as the Huskies pulled away after a tight first half at Gampel Pavilion.
  • UConn dominated inside with a 58–22 edge in paint points and shot 61% after the break to build a lead that reached 27.
  • Freshman center Eric Reibe posted 13 points, six rebounds and three blocks, Alex Karaban added 12, and Braylon Mullins scored all 10 of his points in the second half.
  • Tarris Reed Jr. missed his fifth game with an ankle injury and remains game-to-game, leaving UConn thin at center but effective on the glass.
  • East Texas A&M fell to 4–4 as Ronnie Harrison scored 15 with Damian Garcia at 12 and Gianni Hunt at 11; UConn next faces No. 15 Florida on Tuesday at Madison Square Garden.