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No. 5 UConn Edges No. 18 Florida 77–73 in Jimmy V Classic Rematch at MSG

UConn’s depth delivered a late-game answer to last March’s loss.

STORRS, CONNECTICUT - NOVEMBER 03: Solo Ball #1 of the Connecticut Huskies plays against the New Haven Chargers during the second half of an NCAA men's basketball game at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion on November 03, 2025 in Storrs, Connecticut. (Photo by Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images)
STORRS, CONNECTICUT - NOVEMBER 10: Tarris Reed Jr. #5 of the Connecticut Huskies plays against the Columbia Lions during the first half of an NCAA men's basketball game at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion on November 10, 2025 in Storrs, Connecticut. (Photo by Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 13: Head coach Dan Hurley of the Connecticut Huskies reacts in the first half of a quarterfinal game against the Villanova Wildcats during the Big East Men's Basketball Tournament at Madison Square Garden on March 13, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Solo Ball scored 19 points and hit the clinching free throws, and Florida’s final inbounds resulted in a five‑second violation with 10 seconds left.
  • Tarris Reed Jr. returned from an ankle injury to post 12 points and five rebounds, with Eric Reibe continuing an expanded role up front.
  • Alex Karaban added 13 points, and Malachi Smith guided the offense with nine assists as UConn shot 50% from the field.
  • The win moved UConn to 9-1, extended its all‑time edge over Florida to 6-2, and updated program marks to 79-62 at MSG and 2-4 in the Jimmy V Classic; Florida fell to 5-4.
  • Florida’s frontcourt impact remained evident—Thomas Haugh scored 18 as Dan Hurley lauded him as a potential lottery pick—yet the Gators’ backcourt consistency remained a concern; UConn hosts Texas on Friday to close nonconference play.