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UConn Caps Non-Conference Slate against Defending Champs in Saturday Matinee
12/21/2018 12:39:00 PM | Men's Basketball
STORRS, Conn. – Wrapping up 2018 and closing out the non-conference portion of the schedule, UConn men's basketball (9-3) will travel to New York City for a matchup with defending NCAA Champion and old Big East rival Villanova (8-4 ) on Saturday, Dec. 22 at Madison Square Garden. The 12:30 p.m. tip-off will be broadcast on CBS.
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Opponent and Series History…
- Villanova leads the all-time series by a slim, three game margin, 34-31.
- The Wildcats are coming off back-to-back losses to Penn and Kansas, which followed six straight wins.
- Senior Phil Booth leads the Wildcats in scoring (16.9) and in assists (2.9), while sophomore Dhamir Cosby-Roundtree is the team's leading rebounder (7.8).
Last Time Out…
??? #HuskiesIn60: Drexel
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Leading the Pack…
Coach Dan Hurley enters his first season at the helm after he became the 19th head coach in the history of UConn men's basketball on March 22, 2018. Prior to his hiring, Hurley spent two seasons at Wagner College and six at the University of Rhode Island, and owns a collegiate coaching record of 153- 105 (.593). He is coming off two consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances and last season was named the Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year.
Next Up…
The Huskies kick off American Athletic Conference play on the road when they travel to Tampa, Fla. to face USF on Wednesday, Jan. 2 at 8:30 p.m. The game will be broadcast on CBS Sports Network.
