Texas 63, at Connecticut 71

HARTFORD, Conn. (Interstat) — In a clash of contrasting styles and execution, the Connecticut Huskies used a dominant first-half performance to build a commanding lead and then withstood a gritty second-half push from the Texas Longhorns to secure a 71-63 victory in a non-conference men’s basketball game Friday night before a sellout crowd of 15,495 at the XL Center. The game turned decisively in the opening period, where Connecticut’s offensive efficiency and interior presence overwhelmed Texas. The Huskies shot a blistering 54.5% from the field in the first half, connecting on 18 of 33 attempts, while the Longhorns managed just… Read more...