In this episode of Locked On UConn, we dive into the Huskies’ impressive 81-68 win over DePaul in their first Big East road matchup of the new year. Solo Ball’s dominant performance, highlighted by 22 points and an incredible 7-9 shooting from three, set the tone for UConn’s balanced offensive attack and How long Liam McNeeley be sidelined.

Conn Huskies Summary

• Final Score: UConn 81 - DePaul 68

• Shooting Efficiency:

• Field Goals: 48.4% (30-62)

• Three-Point: 48.3% (14-29)

• Free Throws: 70.0% (7-10)

• Rebounding: 35 (12 offensive, 23 defensive)

• Key Contributors:

• Solo Ball (#1): 22 points, 7-9 from three, 6 rebounds

• Alex Karaban (#11): 18 points, 7 rebounds, 4-8 from three

• Samson Johnson (#35): 10 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists

UConn Bench Performance

• Aidan Mahaney (#20): 7 points, 4 assists in 16 minutes

• Tarris Reed Jr. (#5): 4 points, 7 rebounds in 14 minutes

DePaul Blue Demons Summary

• Shooting Efficiency:

• Field Goals: 39.6% (21-53)

• Three-Point: 25.0% (3-12)

• Free Throws: 82.1% (23-28)

• Rebounding: 31 (10 offensive, 21 defensive)

• Key Contributors:

• Conor Enright (#4): 18 points, 9 assists, 41.3% from three

• NJ Benson (#35): 10 points, 12 rebounds

Team Comparisons

• Three-Point Shooting:

• UConn dominated from deep, hitting 48.3% compared to DePaul’s 25.0%.

• Rebounding Battle:

• UConn edged out DePaul with 35 total rebounds to 31.

• Turnovers:

• UConn committed 13 turnovers, DePaul had 9.

• Bench Impact:

• UConn’s bench contributed 22 points, showcasing their depth.

Keys to UConn’s Victory

• Perimeter Shooting: UConn’s 14 three-pointers provided a significant edge over DePaul’s three makes.

• Balanced Scoring: Contributions from both starters and bench players created consistent offensive pressure.

• Defensive Adjustments: Held DePaul to 25% from three, negating one of their key strengths.

Talking Points for Analysis

1. Solo Ball’s Stellar Performance: Key offensive driver with 22 points and a remarkable 7-9 from three.

2. Defensive Improvements: Despite Hurley’s critique of their defense, UConn managed to limit DePaul’s offensive rhythm.

3. Rebounding Edge: UConn’s ability to control the boards helped maintain their momentum.

4. Bench Contributions: Solid performances from Mahaney and Reed Jr. highlight UConn’s depth.

This outline captures the game’s highlights and provides a foundation for in-depth analysis and commentary.

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