Regardless of a strong-second half run to get inside single digits, DePaul fell 81-68 to No. 11 UConn at Wintrust Area. Conor Enright had a team-high 18 factors with 9 assists for the Blue Demons (9-5, 0-3 Large East) of their nineteenth consecutive loss to the Huskies (11-3, 3-0).
DePaul used a 7-0 run to shut to 61-52 with 7:58 left, however UConn’s Jayden Ross blocked Troy D’Amico’s layup try earlier than Alex Karaban made a giant three-pointer for the Huskies. After CJ Gunn transformed a layup for DePaul on the opposite finish, Ball made a 3 to make it 70-54 with 6:14 remaining.
Solo Ball made seven three-pointers and completed with 22 factors to guide UConn.
Alex Karaban had 18 factors for the Huskies, who’ve recovered properly after shedding three in a row on the Maui Invitational.
Takeaways
UConn: Hassan Diarra completed with seven factors, however the skilled guard affected the sport together with his velocity and athleticism. He had 9 assists and one turnover.
DePaul: The Blue Demons are a lot improved of their first season beneath coach Chris Holtmann, however there may be nonetheless a sizeable expertise hole once they tackle the Large East’s elite groups.
Key second
UConn closed the primary half with a 9-2 run. Ball made a three-pointer within the remaining seconds to elevate the Huskies to a 43-22 lead on the break.
Key stat
UConn went 14 for 29 from 3-point vary, in comparison with 3 for 12 for DePaul. The Blue Demons had been averaging 11.6 made 3s per recreation coming into the day.
Up subsequent
UConn hosts Windfall on Sunday. DePaul visits Villanova on Saturday.
