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Karaban and Reed Lift No. 5 UConn to 71-63 Win over Texas in Huskies' Final Nonconference Game

Fifth-ranked UConn finished nonconference play 10-1 with a 71-63 win over Texas, led by Alex Karaban's 18 points including his 1,500th career point.

  • At PeoplesBank Arena, UConn Huskies defeated Texas Longhorns 71-63 Friday in their nonconference finale.
  • Behind a 10-3 run featuring key threes, Braylon Mullins and Alex Karaban helped UConn pull away while Malachi Smith added multiple assists in a balanced 23-assist attack.
  • Tarris Reed Jr. provided a lift with 12 points, six rebounds and a career-high five assists for UConn, while Braylon Mullins, freshman guard, made his first start and scored 10 points.
  • UConn begins Big East play Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. back at PeoplesBank Arena, hosting the Butler Bulldogs on Peacock and holding an 11-0 record against them.
  • Entering league play on a six-game streak, UConn Huskies improved on the glass and with Tarris Reed Jr. healthier, Dan Hurley is likely to increase Braylon Mullins' role.
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Karaban and Reed lift No. 5 UConn to 71-63 win over Texas in Huskies' final nonconference game

Alex Karaban scored 18 points, including the 1,500th of his career, as fifth-ranked UConn overcame a poor shooting second half to hold off Texas 71-63.

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No. 5 UConn holds Texas at bay in 6th straight win

Alex Karaban scored 18 points, including a crucial 3-pointer in the final minutes, as No. 5 UConn defeated Texas 71-63 on Friday in Hartford, Conn.

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