Notes & Quotes: Newcomers Shine as the Huskies Overpower Syracuse

UConn dominated the second half as it pulled away to defeat Syracuse, 72-52, in Tuesday night’s exhibition opener. 

“I was okay with how it played out,” head coach Dan Hurley said. “We knew it wouldn’t be sharp on offense. We were plus 11 or 12 on the glass. We forced a lot of turnovers. I was kind of happy with it.”

Without Braylon Mullins, the Huskies’ depth was tested immediately.