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Karaban, Reed Lift No. 5 UConn Past Texas to Cap Nonconference Slate

UConn closed a demanding nonconference slate with a sixth straight win, powered by Alex Karaban's 18 points.

Overview

  • UConn beat Texas 71-63 in Hartford to move to 10-1, finishing its nonconference schedule with a sixth consecutive victory.
  • Alex Karaban scored 18 points and surpassed 1,500 career points, leading a balanced Huskies effort.
  • Tarris Reed Jr. added 12 points, six rebounds and a career-high five assists, while Jaylin Stewart and Braylon Mullins each scored 10.
  • With Texas within five late, Solo Ball hit a shot-clock beater and Karaban buried an open 3-pointer to push the lead to 11 with 3:39 remaining.
  • Texas fell to 7-4 as Tramon Mark and Jordan Pope scored 15 apiece; next up, UConn hosts Butler on Tuesday and Texas hosts Le Moyne.