Instant analysis: UConn men’s basketball cruises past Wagner
UConn moved to 3-0 with a blowout win over Wagner. Here are the biggest takeaways.
In a dominant performance, UConn men's basketball team secured a convincing 83-41 victory over Wagner in a game played at Gampel Pavilion. Freshman point guard Junior County contributed 16 minutes of valuable play, scoring four points and dishing out four assists. Sophomore forward Braylon Mullins, despite his efforts, struggled throughout the game, managing only 10 points on 2-of-12 field goal attempts and 1-of-9 three-point shots.
UConn's defense was solid, allowing Wagner just 33.3% from the field and 23.5% from beyond the arc. The Huskies also managed 26 turnovers, translating into 37 points for themselves. Dominant rebounding was another strong point for UConn, as they outrebounded Wagner 39-33. Na'jai Hines led the rebounding efforts with two blocks, and the team managed eight total defensive rebounds.
This win marked a full-circle moment for coach Dan Hurley, who previously defeated Wagner's coach, Dwan McMillan, during his college basketball career at St. Benedict Prep.
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