ROSEMONT, Ill. (Interstat) — Alex Karaban scored 21 points to lead Connecticut to a 72-54 victory over DePaul in a Big East men’s basketball game Sunday at Allstate Arena.

The Huskies (12-1) used a 38-20 advantage in points in the paint and a strong defensive effort, holding the Blue Demons to 36.4% shooting from the floor. Connecticut led 33-30 at halftime before pulling away in the second half.

Karaban added six rebounds. Tarris Reed posted a double-double for Connecticut with 14 points and 11 rebounds, while Silas Demary Jr. contributed 13 points and eight assists.

DePaul (8-5) was led by Layden Blocker’s 11 points. The Blue Demons struggled from the free-throw line, making just 11 of 21 attempts. Attendance was 7,297.