Post-Game Notes: UConn 70, Tulsa 45

Feb. 12, 2015

Post-Game Notes

With Thursday's win, UConn improved to 2-1 all-time against the Golden Hurricane. The home team has now won all three of the games in the series.
The Huskies, who have won five straight home games, now sit at 4-1 in games played at Hartford this season. Their last home loss came at the XL Center on Dec. 31 against Temple in overtime.
UConn's 70 points on Thursday marked the highest total for the team in league play this season. It was the first time the Huskies reached 70 points since Dec. 28 against CCSU.
Tulsa's 45 points against the Huskies were a season-low. Their previous low was 53 points against Auburn on Nov. 24.
Rodney Purvis reached double-figures for the third straight game, finishing with 17 points. He scored 13 of them in the second half.
Connecticut shot 51 percent from the floor against the Golden Hurricane. It was the fifth time the Huskies have shot at least 50 percent this season.
Tulsa guard James Woodard was held scoreless for the first time this season. He came into the game averaging 14.9 points a contest and he scored 24 points against the Huskies last month.
Sophomore Amida Brimah finished the game with seven blocks. He now has 15 blocks over his last two games.
Guard Ryan Boatright tallied a game-high 23 points against the Golden Hurricane. He has now scored at least 20 points in five of his last six games.
Guard Pat Lenehan recorded his first career block in the final minute of the game. He also recorded his first rebound of the season.

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