No. 11 UConn erases a 14-point deficit to top Providence 87-84 and stay unbeaten in the Big East
UConn forward Alex Karaban (11) is guarded by Providence guard Bensley Joseph (7) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Jessica Hill]
STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Hassan Diarra had 19 points and eight assists, Aidan Mahaney and Tarris Reed Jr. helped spark a second-half comeback and No. 11 UConn overcame a 14-point deficit to beat Providence 87-84 on Sunday and extend its home winning streak to 28 games. Solo Ball added 16 points for UConn (12-3, 4-0 Big East). Mahaney scored 15, Alex Karaban had 13 and Reed had all of his 10 in the second half. Jayden Pierre scored 24 points and Wesley Cardet finished with 18 for Providence (7-8, 1-3).
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UConn center Samson Johnson (35) shoots as Providence forward Oswin Erhunmwunse defends in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)
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