UConn Men's Basketball

Notes & Quotes: Powering Past Providence and Adversity

The Huskies earned a season sweep over the Friars thanks to standout efforts from Malachi Smith and Eric Reibe, after a period where the UConn bench had been quiet.
January 28, 2026
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The UConn Huskies are ailing and still haven’t found their top gear, but they keep stacking up victories.

“We’ve got issues to be a team that’s destroying people, but we’re good at winning,” head coach Dan Hurley said after the 87-81 win over Providence.

As in the past, Hurley was ready to admit the flaws in his team’s performance despite coming out on top again.

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