UConn finally beats Seton Hall on the road

UConn beat Seton Hall 69-64 in Newark, improving to 17-1 overall and 7-0 in Big East play; the Huskies held on despite 17 turnovers and a late Seton Hall rally.

UConn defeated Seton Hall 69-64 in Newark to end a long losing run at the Prudential Center and improve to 17-1 overall and 7-0 in Big East play. The Huskies built an 18-point second-half lead but saw Seton Hall cut the margin late with a full-court press and a late 3-pointer. Connecticut's late free throws secured the victory after a scramble in the closing moments. The game was discussed as part of UConn's efforts to move past last season and prepare for the Big East stretch run. Game details: - Final score: UConn 69, Seton Hall 64; UConn improved to 17-1 and 7-0 in conference play. - Road milestone: UConn's first win at Seton Hall/Prudential Center since March 3, 2021, ending a four-game losing streak there. - Late drama: UConn committed 17 turnovers and saw its lead shrink from 18 points in the second half; Silas Demary Jr. made late free throws to seal the game. - Individual performances: Tarris Reed Jr. scored 21 points and had nine rebounds; Alex Karaban scored 13 points. - Shooting: Seton Hall was 1-of-16 from three (season low), while UConn was 3-of-17 from long range. - Context: Seton Hall has risen in ratings this season, moving up in KenPom from 93rd to 43rd since October. Summary: The victory preserved UConn's strong record and ended a notable road skid at the Prudential Center, while highlighting both depth and remaining issues such as turnovers and rebounding. Coaches and players noted Seton Hall's toughness and the game's value for UConn's résumé. The team signaled that the coming weeks will focus on stronger play in conference games as it positions itself for the postseason.