The UConn men’s basketball team will be playing Dayton in the seventh-place game at the 2024 Maui Invitational. Both teams are looking to secure a win after tough starts in Lahaina. UConn is coming off a two-game losing streak in Maui, while Dayton also suffered defeats in their previous games. In their most recent game against Colorado, UConn’s Liam McNeeley scored a career-high 20 points, with Solo Ball adding 16. Alex Karaban leads Connecticut offensively this season, with McNeeley and Ball also contributing significantly.
Dayton has a balanced attack led by Enoch Cheeks, Malachi Smith, and Zed Key. The last time UConn faced Dayton was in 2014, resulting in a win for Connecticut. The game will be broadcast on ESPN2 with Kanoa Leahey and Cory Alexander providing commentary. Following this matchup, UConn will return home to face UMES at the XL Center on Saturday. Fans can catch the game on Peacock at 7 p.m. It will be interesting to see how both teams perform in this matchup as they look to end their Maui Invitational run on a high note.
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