US EditionNo. 4 UConn Plays Providence, Seeks 4th Straight Road Win
UConn aims to extend 10-game win streak against Providence’s strong perimeter offense in a hostile arena, with Huskies averaging 75.2 points per game, coach says.
- Wednesday, UConn Huskies travel to Providence Friars at Amica Mutual Pavilion, aiming to keep a 10-game win streak alive at 7 p.m.
- After Sunday’s game, coaches delivered blunt feedback and extra film sessions, labeling the Marquette performance poor and holding an urgent Tuesday practice at the Werth practice facility.
- Statistically, UConn controls the paint while Providence lives on the perimeter, with UConn averaging 75.2 points and 36.2 rebounds led by Alex Karaban and Providence making 9.43 3-pointers per game led by Jason Edwards.
- UConn is bracing for a notably hostile Amica Mutual Pavilion crowd, preparing for one of the most vocally antagonistic environments this year as players say fans 'don't like us' and stress unity.
- Coming off a big win at MSG, Providence arrives with momentum from Jamier Jones’ 10-rebound performance and Stefan Vaaks’ second-half scoring, in their first conference meeting with UConn Huskies and strong rebounding .
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STORRS – There was certainly no celebrating around the UConn men’s basketball program after its 10th consecutive win, its fourth in a row by 18 points or more, against Marquette on Sunday. “We were bad the other day,” coach Dan Hurley said. “We played really poorly on Sunday and got away with it.” The Huskies have another short turnaround before they ship up to Providence to meet a team coming off a big win at Madison Square Garden on Saturday, …
Men’s Basketball: No. 4 UConn heads to Providence under familiar circumstances
UConn forward Alex Karaban (11) runs to the basket as Marquette guard Nigel James Jr. (0) defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill) Echoes of the 2023 National Championship team have rung throughout No. 4 UConn’s 2025-26 campaign. Another parallel from that season emerges as the Huskies (14-1, 4-0) prepare to take on Providence. A season sweep over the Friars (8-6…
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