The UConn men’s basketball team defeated Michigan State, 76-69 , in an exhibition game at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford on Tuesday night.

The high-game scorers were Alex Karaban and Solo Ball, who both brought 18 points, followed by Jayden Ross, who scored 13 points.

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Ball was named earlier this week to the Preseason Watch List for the 2026 Jerry West Award, which the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame presents each year to the nation's top shooting guard.

This was the second win in a row for the Huskies. They defeated Boston College, 71-52, in an exhibition game on Monday, Oct. 13.

The Huskies’ regular season begins on Monday, Nov. 3 and UConn will take on New Haven at Gampel Pavilion. The game starts at 7 p.m.

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