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UConn Rolls to 18th Straight, Sets Up Garden Test With Surging St. John’s

Friday at Madison Square Garden now carries first-place implications in the Big East.

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UConn head coach Dan Hurley, left, and guard Malachi Smith (0) celebrate during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Xavier, Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
UConn guards Azzi Fudd (35) and Ashlynn Shade celebrate in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
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Overview

  • Third-ranked UConn throttled Xavier 92-60 to reach 22-1 overall and 12-0 in the Big East, extending the program’s third-longest win streak to 18.
  • UConn’s conference start is its best since 1995-96, powered by a 61% first half, a 41-24 rebounding edge, and 26 assists on 34 field goals while holding Big East scoring leader Tre Carroll to nine points.
  • No. 22 St. John’s ground past DePaul 68-56 for its eighth straight win to move to 17-5 and 10-1 in league play, highlighted by Zuby Ejiofor’s 16 points and a continued perfect 6-0 road mark.
  • The Huskies visit the Red Storm at Madison Square Garden on Friday at 8 p.m. ET on FOX, with UConn holding a one-game lead atop the conference standings.
  • UConn’s women remain unbeaten at 23-0 and 12-0 in the Big East, sustaining a 59-game conference win streak as they pursue a wire-to-wire regular season.