HARTFORD, Conn. (Interstat) — The top-ranked Connecticut men’s basketball team delivered a commanding performance Friday night, routing Massachusetts-Lowell 110-47 at a sold-out XL Center.

The Huskies (2-0) left no doubt, opening a 64-17 lead by halftime. UConn’s defense was suffocating, forcing 20 turnovers and holding the River Hawks (1-1) to just 10-of-47 shooting from the floor. The Huskies’ offense was equally potent, shooting 60.9% from the field and dishing out 13 assists.

Silas Demary Jr. led a balanced UConn attack with 16 points and seven assists, while Tarris Reed Jr. added 20 points. Jared Frey was the lone River Hawk in double figures with 12 points. A crowd of 15,495 watched the Huskies cruise to their second victory of the young season.