The UConn men’s basketball team staged a remarkable comeback victory against Villanova at the XL Center on Tuesday night. Trailing by 14 points, they rallied back to win 66-59, securing their 17th consecutive win at home. Liam McNeeley scored 20 points, with Tarris Reed Jr. and Solo Ball also contributing to the win. UConn started slow but turned up their offensive and defensive efforts in the second half.
Villanova’s Wooga Poplar and Eric Dixon led their team in scoring, but UConn’s strong defensive performance limited Villanova to 35.2 percent shooting. The Huskies’ shooting improved in the second half, and they were able to capitalize on crucial plays down the stretch to secure the victory.
This win marks UConn’s fourth comeback this season when trailing by 8+ points at halftime, the most in the country. Coach Dan Hurley has also made history, becoming the second coach in Big East history to win at least 10 league games in each of his first five seasons. The Huskies will now head to Manhattan to face No. 10 St. John’s at Madison Square Garden.
UConn’s resilient performance and never-give-up attitude have solidified their position as a force to be reckoned with in the Big East. With key players stepping up in clutch moments, the team’s winning streak and momentum continue to build, making them a formidable opponent in the upcoming games.
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