UConn Rallies to Beat Providence 87-84, Extending Big East Undefeated Streak

The Huskies overcame a 14-point deficit with strong second-half performances from reserves Tarris Reed Jr. and Aidan Mahaney.

No. 11 UConn extended its home winning streak to 28 games with a narrow victory over Providence, improving to 4-0 in Big East play.
Hassan Diarra led UConn with 19 points and eight assists, while key reserves Tarris Reed Jr. and Aidan Mahaney combined for 25 points in the second half.
Providence's Jayden Pierre scored a game-high 24 points, but the Friars struggled offensively in the second half, missing 10 of 11 shots during a critical stretch.
UConn played without second-leading scorer Liam McNeeley, who is sidelined with a high ankle sprain and expected to miss several weeks.
Providence's top scorer Bryce Hopkins also missed the game due to a knee injury, as the Friars dropped to 1-3 in conference play.