UConn Rallies Past Kansas in Defensive Battle at Allen Fieldhouse

LAWRENCE, Kan. (Interstat) — The Connecticut Huskies erased a halftime deficit to defeat the Kansas Jayhawks 61-56 on Tuesday night at a packed Allen Fieldhouse. Kansas led 33-29 at the break, but was held to 23 second-half points by the Huskies’ defense.

Braylon Mullins and Solo Ball each scored 17 points to lead Connecticut, which improved to 7-1. Eric Reibe added 12 points and two blocks. Kansas (6-3) was led by Flory Bidunga and Melvin Council, who scored 11 and 12 points respectively.

Both teams struggled offensively, combining to shoot 38% from the field. Connecticut secured the road win despite making only seven 3-pointers and committing 10 turnovers.