UConn hopes to avoid its first losing streak of the year against a Providence team that has once again outperformed expectations in the early part of the season.
The Huskies (14-1) tallied their first loss of the season in their previous matchup, a ten-point road loss at Xavier in which the Musketeers' defense frustrated them all game. Most notably, the frontcourt combo of 6’9” Zach Freemantle and seven-footer Jack Nunge (both of whom have shooting range) put the Huskies on their heels and left them uncomfortable.
The Friars (12-3) do not have the same size advantage, which means Ed Cooley will need to get creative.