The UConn Huskies suited up under the Friday night lights and for about 25 minutes gave the visiting Memphis Tigers everything they could handle. Unfortunately, things spiraled out of control beginning in the second quarter and the Tigers ran away with a 70-31 victory.
The 70 points allowed is the highest total in UConn history, besting the 69 allowed to Holy Cross in 1919.
The first half started pretty well for the Huskies actually. It was a back and forth affair, with UConn moving the ball nicely, Memphis responding in kind, and very little defense to be found.