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Mullins Injured, UConn Escapes Ohio State Scare 84-68
14 Nov
Summary
- Braylon Mullins scored 22 points before exiting with an injury.
- Na'jai Hines' second-half surge secured the win for UConn.
- Ohio State erased a 14-point deficit but couldn't sustain the lead.
Braylon Mullins scored 22 points, featuring five successful 3-pointers, before exiting the game with an injury in the second half. Na'jai Hines was instrumental in the victory, tallying 17 of his 20 points after halftime as No. 4 UConn defeated Ohio State 84-68 on Friday night. The win extended UConn's perfect start to the season at 4-0.
Freshman Colben Landrew made his first start for the Huskies, contributing 12 points, and Silas Demary Jr. chipped in 10 points along with nine assists. Ohio State mounted a comeback, erasing a 14-point deficit and even holding a lead early in the second half, but could not maintain momentum.
Jimmie Williams paced the Buckeyes with 17 points, and John Mobley Jr. added 16. UConn's crucial surge came with Mullins scoring five consecutive points and Jayden Ross hitting a 3-pointer, enabling them to regain the lead they would not relinquish.
The Huskies will face No. 12 Arizona next, while Ohio State hosts Prairie View A&M.
