UConn Secures Victory Over Georgetown With Dominant Second-Half Surge

Alex Karaban's 19 points lead No. 9 UConn to a 68-60 win, extending their dominance over Georgetown to nine straight games.

UConn opened the second half with a decisive 17-2 run, building a commanding lead and holding Georgetown to just eight field goals in the half.
Alex Karaban, playing the full 40 minutes, scored 19 points, including 12 in the second half, and shot 3-for-3 from beyond the arc after halftime.
Georgetown's Thomas Sorber, the team's leading scorer and rebounder, contributed nine points and 10 rebounds but couldn't overcome UConn's defensive pressure.
Huskies' freshman Liam McNeeley missed his third consecutive game due to an ankle injury, with teammates like Solo Ball stepping up to fill the gap with 15 points.
The win improves UConn's Big East record to 5-1, while Georgetown falls to 3-2, continuing their struggles against ranked opponents with 20 straight losses to AP Top 25 teams.