Demary and Hines lead Connecticut in rout of Wagner
HARTFORD, Conn. (Interstat) — Silas Demary scored 18 points and Na’Jai Hines added 10 points and eight rebounds as Connecticut routed Wagner 83-41 on Monday at XL Center. The Huskies improved to 3-0, while the Seahawks fell to 0-3 before an announced crowd of 10,244. Connecticut shot 28 of 64 from the floor and 18 of 24 from the free-throw line, turning 24 Wagner turnovers into 37 points. Wagner shot 17 of 51 overall and 4 of 17 from 3-point range, managing 22 points in the paint. AJ Rodriguez led Wagner with 10 points and seven rebounds, while Taj Bryant added six points and three assists and Youssouf Singare scored five. Jayden Ross had 12 points for Connecticut, and Braylon Mullins added 10 points and four assists. Connecticut controlled the paint with 38 points and posted 18 offensive rebounds, while Wagner committed 20 fouls. The Huskies built a 44-23 halftime lead and maintained command after the break.