HARTFORD, Conn. (Interstat) — Connecticut used a balanced scoring effort and a strong second half to pull away from Texas A&M-Commerce for an 83-59 victory Friday night at XL Center.

The Huskies, playing their first home game since Nov. 28, led 38-27 at halftime before outscoring the Lions 45-32 after intermission. Ronnie Harrison led Texas A&M-Commerce with 15 points. Solo Ball paced five Connecticut players in double figures with 14 points.

The Huskies improved to 8-1. The Lions fell to 4-4.