UConn Secures 9th Straight Win Against Providence

No. 1 UConn clinched their ninth consecutive victory by defeating Providence 74-65, with freshman Stephon Castle shining with a career-high 20 points.

Despite a combined total of 48 fouls and 23 missed free throws between the rivals, UConn managed to secure the win by making 21 of 25 free throws in the second half.

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Tristen Newton's 16 points and 11 rebounds, along with contributions from Cam Spencer (15 points) and Alex Karaban (12 points), bolstered UConn's performance.

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Providence's Josh Oduro and Devin Carter each scored 20 points and grabbed nine rebounds, with Carter registering 16 points in the second half.

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Both Oduro and UConn's Donovan Clingan faced early foul trouble, limiting Clingan to just 15 minutes of play.

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Despite the Friars' efforts, including a 6-0 run early in the second half, UConn maintained control with Castle's three-pointers and timely plays.

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UConn's lead expanded to as much as 13-2, propelled by technical fouls on Providence's bench and key plays by Spencer and Castle.

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Although Providence narrowed the gap multiple times, UConn secured the win with crucial plays from Newton

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and Clingan down the stretch, maintaining their lead for most of the second half.

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