The Connecticut Huskies secured a 10-point victory over the Butler Bulldogs, winning 80-70. Solo Ball led the charge with 24 points, while Tarris Reed Jr. posted an impressive 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists. The Bulldogs were paced by Drayton Jones' 15 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Huskies' balanced attack. Connecticut shot 51.9% from the field, including 7 three-pointers, to improve their record to 23-2.
Tarris Reed Jr. Records 7 Assists, Tying His Season High
The Connecticut Huskies took control early, leading 41-38 at halftime. The Bulldogs struggled to contain UConn's offense, which scored 39 points in the second half. Butler's Yohan Traore added 14 points and 5 rebounds, but the team's 32 points in the second half weren't enough to mount a comeback. The Huskies' Braylon Mullins chipped in 15 points and 5 rebounds, helping to secure the win. At one point, Connecticut led by as many as 12 points, but Butler cut the deficit to 6 with 5:23 remaining. However, the Huskies responded with a 7-2 run to seal the victory. The Bulldogs finished with a 42.9% field goal percentage, including 6 three-pointers.
Solo Ball was the top performer for the Connecticut Huskies, scoring 24 points on 9-14 shooting. Tarris Reed Jr. added 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists, while Braylon Mullins contributed 15 points and 5 rebounds. For the Butler Bulldogs, Drayton Jones led the way with 15 points, followed by Yohan Traore's 14 points and 5 rebounds. Evan Haywood chipped in 12 points for the Bulldogs. The Huskies' bench outscored the Bulldogs' bench 10-5, with 5 different players scoring at least 2 points.
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The Connecticut Huskies outrebounded the Butler Bulldogs 35-28, including 10 offensive rebounds. UConn also committed 12 turnovers, compared to Butler's 15. The Huskies shot 51.9% from the field, including 7-17 from three-point range. Butler shot 42.9% from the field, including 6-18 from three-point range. The Bulldogs were also outscored 36-26 in the paint, with the Huskies' Tarris Reed Jr. and Braylon Mullins combining for 18 points in the paint.
The CHD Scout predicted a 13.1-point victory for the Connecticut Huskies, which was close to the actual 10-point margin. The predicted score was 69-82, but the actual score was 80-70. The model correctly predicted the winner, but underestimated the Huskies' offense. The Bulldogs' defense was able to hold UConn to 80 points, but it wasn't enough to secure the win. The CHD Scout report card gives the model a score of 8 out of 10, with the only deduction being the underestimation of the Huskies' offense.
This win was a Quadrant 1 victory for the Connecticut Huskies, as the Butler Bulldogs are currently ranked 73 in the NET rankings. The Huskies improved their record to 23-2, with a 8 NET ranking. The Bulldogs fell to 13-12, but the loss won't hurt their resume too much. The game was also a Quadrant 1 game for the Bulldogs, as the Huskies are a top-10 team. The Huskies now have 5 Quadrant 1 wins, with 2 more opportunities remaining on their schedule.
The Connecticut Huskies will face the Georgetown Hoyas on February 15, while the Butler Bulldogs will face the St. John's Red Storm on February 14. The Huskies want to continue their winning streak, while the Bulldogs will try to bounce back from the loss. The game against Georgetown will be a crucial one for the Huskies, as they look to secure a high seed in the NCAA tournament.