UConn men’s basketball handled its business at the XL Center on Saturday, taking down the Stonehill Skyhawks 107-67. Dan Hurley’s squad is now 2-0 after two comfortable victories to start the season.
The Huskies’s size proved to be their greatest advantage. UConn outrebounded the Skyhawks 41 to 25, as Stephon Castle led the way with eight. The five-star freshman delivered a complete performance, finishing with 17 points, five assists, and two steals.
Tristen Newton led the way with 22 points as all five starters hit double figures. Donovan Clingan had 16 points and seven rebounds in 16 minutes on 8-of-15 shooting, missing his one three-point attempt and both free throws.