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Huskies Surge Past Friars in Big East Showdown
8 Jan
Summary
- No. 4 UConn aims to continue its three-game road win streak.
- Providence boasts a strong 6-1 home record this season.
- UConn holds a perfect 4-0 record in conference play.
The No. 4 ranked UConn Huskies, with an unblemished 14-1 overall record and a perfect 4-0 in Big East play, are scheduled to visit the Providence Friars on Wednesday. UConn aims to extend its current three-game road winning streak in this conference matchup. The Huskies have demonstrated resilience, holding a 1-0 record in games decided by a narrow margin of less than four points.
Providence, standing at 8-6 overall and 1-2 in the Big East, has proven to be a tough opponent on their home court, securing a 6-1 record at home. The Friars' offense averages 88.9 points per game, significantly outscoring UConn's opponents. However, UConn's defense has been stout, allowing only 61.2 points per game.
This game represents the first conference encounter between these two teams this season. UConn's overall dominance is highlighted by their perfect 10-0 record in their last ten games, averaging 75.2 points while allowing only 59.9. Providence, in their last ten games, has a 6-4 record, averaging 86.0 points per contest.
