In the only American Athletic Conference matchup of the evening, Houston defeated UConn at home Thursday night (Jan. 23).
No. 25/24 Houston 63, UConn 59 - Box Score
HOUSTON - (AP) - DeJon Jarreau had 18 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists, Caleb Mills scored 20 points and No. 25 Houston beat UConn, 63-59, on Thursday night.
Jarreau and Mills combined for the final 17 points, including 12 free throws, as Houston overcame a six-point deficit in the final 5:15.
Houston (15-4, 5-1 American Athletic Conference) won its third straight despite shooting 36% from the floor.