STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn showed one of the nation's best defensive teams that the Huskies can also guard the basket.
Christian Vital scored 18 points to lead UConn to a 62-53 win over UCF on Wednesday night.
Terry Larrier and Jalen Adams each added 13 points for Connecticut (9-7, 2-2 American), which won its second straight after a four-game losing streak.
"I think we're honestly starting to figure this thing out," said Vital.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Central Florida rode a strong first half to remain undefeated.
Ceasar DeJesus scored 15 points, 7-foot-6 center Tacko Fall had 11 points and eight rebounds, and Central Florida downed Nebraska 68-59 in a first-round game Thursday at the Advocare Invitational.
UCF (4-0) is off to its best start since 2010-11
James Palmer Jr. had 20 of his 22 points in the second half for Nebraska (3-2).