HARTFORD, Conn. (Interstat) — Alex Karaban scored 18 points and Tarris Reed added 12 points and four blocks as Connecticut defeated Texas 71-63 in a men’s basketball game Friday night at XL Center.

The Huskies built a commanding 43-34 halftime lead behind efficient shooting, connecting on 29 of 53 attempts for the game. The Longhorns, who shot just 20 of 53 from the floor, could not overcome the early deficit despite a 15-point effort from Tramon Mark. Connecticut improved to 10-1 while Texas fell to 7-4. A crowd of 15,495 attended.