MBB Minute: UConn and Xavier each notched wins at home on Friday. The No. 5/5 Huskies closed out its non-conference slate by dispatching Texas in Hartford, while Xavier used a strong second half to power past Missouri State.
UConn 71, Texas 63 - Box Score
No. 5/5 UConn won its sixth straight, finishing off one of the country's most challenging non-conference schedules with an eight-point win over Texas. Alex Karaban led a balanced attack with 18 points, as UConn made nearly 55% of its FG attempts. The Huskies were in control for most of the game, leading by nine at the break (43-34) and by as many as 12 in the second half.