HARTFORD, Conn. (Interstat) — The Connecticut Huskies defeated the Bryant Bulldogs 72-49 in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Sunday at XL Center. Connecticut built a commanding 37-21 lead by halftime and maintained control throughout the second half before a crowd of 15,495. The Huskies improved their season record to 5-1, while the Bulldogs fell to 1-5.