UCF was shooting for history at UConn, aiming for its first 4-0 start in American Athletic Conference play and first road win over the Huskies.
The Knights were denied.
Rodney Purvis scored 17 points to help UConn snap a four-game losing streak, rolling to a 64-49 win Sunday.
Vance Jackson added 11 points and Jalen Adams had 10 for the Huskies (6-9, 1-3 AAC), who held the Knights (12-4, 3-1) to 33 percent shooting.
The Huskies led by 17 at halftime and by as many as 25 in the second half.