UConn Dominates Wagner 83-41 to Retain College Basketball Belt
| Team | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wagner Seahawks | 18 | 23 | 41 |
| UConn Huskies | 44 | 39 | 83 |
UConn successfully defended the College Basketball Belt with a commanding 83-41 victory over Wagner at M&T Bank Center at Gampel Pavilion. The Huskies seized control early, building a 44-18 halftime lead and cruising through the second half with a 39-23 advantage to secure the lopsided win.
Silas Demary Jr. paced UConn with 18 points and 4 assists, while Na'jai Hines grabbed a game-high 8 rebounds for the Huskies. Wagner struggled to find offensive rhythm, led by AJ Rodriguez's 10 points and 7 rebounds. Taj Bryant contributed 3 assists for the Seahawks in the losing effort.
With the decisive victory, UConn keeps possession of the lineal championship belt that traces back to Kentucky's 1949 NCAA title. The Huskies will carry the belt into their next contest, having turned away Wagner's challenge with their dominant performance on both ends of the floor.
Leaders
| Silas Demary Jr. | Points | 18 |
| Silas Demary Jr. | Assists | 4 |
| Na'jai Hines | Rebounds | 8 |
| AJ Rodriguez | Points | 10 |
| Taj Bryant | Assists | 3 |
| AJ Rodriguez | Rebounds | 7 |
Written by Claude from ESPN's box score for this game.