UConn Men's Basketball Team Claims First Place in Big East

Tristen Newton's Performance and Donovan Clingan's Return Boost UConn's Bid for Back-to-Back Titles

UConn's men's basketball team has moved into sole possession of first place in the Big East Conference, following a 66-65 win over Villanova.
Tristen Newton, UConn's fifth-year senior point guard, scored 19 of his game-high 25 points in the second half of the game against Villanova.
UConn's head coach, Dan Hurley, praised the toughness of the Big East games, comparing them to UFC matches.
UConn, the reigning national champions, are aiming to become the first program to win back-to-back titles since Florida in 2006-07.
UConn's star center Donovan Clingan returned to the game after missing five games due to a tendon injury in his right foot.