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Huskies Collide with Pirates in Big East Showdown
14 Jan
Summary
- No. 3 UConn faces No. 25 Seton Hall in a crucial Big East matchup.
- Seton Hall boasts a strong 8-1 home record this season.
- UConn leads the Big East in assists, averaging 18.8 per game.

The No. 3 UConn Huskies, carrying an unblemished 6-0 Big East record, are preparing for a significant road test against the No. 25 Seton Hall Pirates. Seton Hall, with a strong 4-1 conference standing, is formidable at home, holding an 8-1 record in their own arena. The Pirates are coming off a decisive 76-67 victory over Georgetown, where Adam Clark was a standout performer.
UConn's offensive prowess is evident in their league-leading average of 18.8 assists per game, orchestrated by Silas Demary Jr. The Huskies also boast a higher scoring margin, outscoring opponents by 17.2 points compared to Seton Hall's 11.1. Both teams are performing exceptionally well, with UConn having a perfect 10-0 record in their last 10 games and Seton Hall holding an 8-2 record.
This highly anticipated matchup on Tuesday represents the first conference battle between these two ranked teams this season. Key players to watch include Seton Hall's A.J. Staton-McCray, who averages 1.8 three-pointers per game, and UConn's Solomon Ball, averaging 14.8 points. Alex Karaban has also been a consistent scorer for the Huskies in recent games.




