The UConn Huskies snapped a three-game losing streak in emphatic fashion, defeating Maryland Eastern Shore 99-45 at the XL Center. Despite missing leading scorer Alex Karaban due to injury, UConn dominated from start to finish, with contributions from both starters and reserves. Liam McNeeley and Jaylin Stewart each scored 16 points, with Stewart making his first career start. UConn showcased its depth and defensive prowess, setting the tone for a challenging upcoming schedule against Baylor, Texas, and Gonzaga.

Show Stats

• Final Score: UConn 99, Maryland Eastern Shore 45

• Top Scorers:

• Liam McNeeley: 16 points

• Jaylin Stewart: 16 points (first career start)

• Solo Ball: 12 points

• Aidan Mahaney: 11 points, 4 assists

• Jayden Ross: 10 points, 10 rebounds

• Tarris Reed Jr.: 10 points, 12 rebounds

• Bench Impact:

• UConn reserves outscored Maryland Eastern Shore’s bench 17-0 in the first half.

• Key Team Stats:

• Points in the Paint (1st Half): UConn 14, UMES 0

• Total Rebounds: UConn 48, UMES 22

• Largest Margin of Victory: 54 points

Takeaways:

• UConn:

• Improved to 35-9 at the XL Center under Dan Hurley.

• Used the game to build confidence ahead of matchups with Baylor, Texas, and Gonzaga.

• Strong bench contributions demonstrate depth even without Alex Karaban.

• Maryland Eastern Shore:

• Suffered their fifth straight double-digit loss.

• Limited to just 14 points in the paint compared to UConn’s dominance inside.

Key Moment:

After a slow start, UConn went on a 13-0 run early in the first half, capped by Jaylin Stewart’s first three-pointer as a starter, setting the tone for the game.

Up Next:

• Maryland Eastern Shore: At Longwood on Thursday.

• UConn: Hosts Baylor on Wednesday in the Big 12-Big East Battle.