Tyler Polley recorded a career-best 20 points to lead the Huskies, but a injury-shortened roster ensured UConn was not at its best in a loss to Memphis, 78-71, on Sunday afternoon.
Alterique Gilbert missed his fourth straight game and Jalen Adams—reportedly out for a month—was also unavailable, bringing Dan Hurley’s rotation to just seven players. Despite many of them having strong games, the fast-paced style of Penny Hardaway’s Tigers wore out the Huskies over the course of 40 minutes.
Though once again having to adjust to the absence of two standout players, the Huskies (13-11, 4-7 American) eventually settled into a quality performance after a long slump, even dominating the glass, but were clearly missing the personnel they needed for a victory in a raucous FedExForum arena.