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UConn Leans on Defense, Freshmen to Put Away Boston College in Exhibition

The exhibition offered reassurance on depth behind injured starters.

UConn forward Alex Karaban reacts during the second half of an exhibition NCAA college basketball game against Boston College, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Overview

  • UConn beat Boston College 71-52 at Mohegan Sun in a preseason tune-up.
  • The Huskies’ defensive focus showed as BC committed 20 turnovers and shot 7-for-28 after halftime.
  • Captain Alex Karaban posted 17 points and 11 rebounds, providing timely second-half shooting.
  • Point guard Malachi Smith ended a scoring drought to ignite a 12-0 run and finished with a team-high five assists.
  • Five-star freshman Braylon Mullins scored 12 and center Eric Reibe impressed in Tarris Reed Jr.’s hamstring absence, with Silas Demary Jr. inactive as his status is monitored for the Nov. 3 opener at New Haven.