NO. 5 UCONN 71,

TEXAS 63

HARTFORD, Conn. -- Alex Karaban scored 18 points, including the 1,500th of his career, as fifth-ranked UConn overcame a poor shooting second half to hold off Texas.

Tarris Reed Jr. had 12 points, 6 rebounds and a career-high 5 assists for the Huskies (10-1), who concluded their rugged nonconference schedule with a sixth consecutive victory. Jaylin Stewart and Braylon Mullins added 10 points apiece.

UConn led by nine at halftime and despite some empty Huskies possessions in the second half, Texas was never able to get closer than five the rest of the way.

Texas trailed 61-56 when Solo Ball's desperation heave for UConn beat the shot clock with 3:39 to play. After a steal, Karaban hit an open three-pointer to put the Huskies up by 11.

Texas answered with Tramon

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