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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.
