The UConn Huskies fell just short in their hard-fought contest against the Cincinnati Bearcats on Saturday night. After trailing by as many as nine points in the second half, the Huskies climbed back in the game with their three-point shooting. UConn’s effort level was commendable as the team showed toughness and resilience to overcome a hostile environment and go toe-to-toe with a hard-nosed Cincinnati squad.
Here are some takeaways from Saturday night’s game:
For the second straight game against a formidable opponent, Josh Carlton made major contributions for the Huskies’ front court. Carlton logged 35 minutes, scored ten points and pulled down nine boards in the team’s loss.