BYU 84, at Connecticut 86

BOSTON (Interstat) — In a high-intensity, back-and-forth affair at a sold-out Matthews Arena, the Connecticut Huskies remained undefeated, edging the BYU Cougars 86-84 in a non-conference men’s basketball thriller on Saturday. The game was a tale of two halves defined by contrasting styles. Connecticut established control early, leveraging efficient offense to build a 43-32 lead by halftime. The Huskies shot a blistering 56.6 percent from the floor in the opening period, with their interior presence and ball movement creating high-percentage looks. BYU, however, refused to capitulate. The Cougars mounted a furious second-half comeback, outscoring the Huskies 52-43 after the break.… Read more...