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UConn Huskies Dominate Texas, Maintain Top 5 Ranking Ahead of Big East Opener
STORRS, CT – The UConn Huskies solidified their strong start to the season with a 71-63 victory over Texas late Friday, propelling them to a 10-1 record and maintaining their No. 5 spot in the latest CBS Sports Top 25 And 1 college basketball rankings. Michigan continues to hold the No. 1 position.
Head Coach Dan Hurley’s squad has impressed in the first six weeks of the season, navigating early challenges with key players sidelined. Five-star freshman Braylon Mullins and leading rebounder Tarris Reed Jr. have missed significant time, but the Huskies have persevered, suffering only one defeat – a narrow loss to Arizona in which neither Mullins nor Reed participated.
The game against Texas saw the return of both Mullins and Reed to the starting lineup, where they made a significant impact, combining for 22 points, 10 rebounds, and six assists. Mullins, in particular, showcased his potential, scoring 10 points, his third double-digit performance in the last four games.
“I think he’s just gonna become so much more dangerous,” Hurley stated after the game, highlighting Mullins’s growing contribution to the team.
Looking ahead, the Huskies are set to begin Big East conference play on Tuesday against Butler. KenPom.com predicts a comfortable 80-68 victory for UConn in that matchup and forecasts a 16-4 conference record, placing them one game ahead of St. John’s.
With key players returning to full strength and a strong foundation established, the Huskies are poised to make a significant run in both conference and national competition.
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