Mullins, Hines lead No. 4 UConn to 84-68 win over Ohio State

Hartford, Conn. (AP) — In a 84-68 victory over Ohio State, No. 4 UConn was led by Braylon Mullins and Na'jai Hines. Mullins connected on five 3-pointers and scored 22 points before leaving the game. Na'jai Hines contributed 17 of his 20 points in the second half. Freshman Colben Landrew made his debut and scored 12 points. Ohio State, which trailed by 14 points early, persevered and got within 2 points five times in the second half of the game.

Jimmie Williams contributed 17 points for Ohio State, while John Mobley Jr. scored 16 points. The Huskies, trailing by two points, responded with a five-point run and Jayden Ross hit a 3-pointer with just over 14 minutes remaining. Mullins scored five consecutive points and Ross added a crucial 3-pointer with 13:57 left to seal the win.