Every game is loseable and winnable regardless of who the opponent is. So when Columbia arrived at UConn after two consecutive dominating wins, they were eager to make that three. And they did just that, beating down the Lions 62-89. Solo Ball scored a game-high 23 points and added two steals and 3 assists, while Alex Karaban had 20 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists. It was an offensive and defensive clinic from the UConn side, especially in the first half. Something Ball hopes to continue playing with throughout the season.

“I really think it was just the defensive intensity that we came in with. There was a little drop off in the second half. But I think the defensive intensity we had in that first half really just propelled us on offense, and we got out in transition,” Ball told t

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