UConn made easy work of the Chargers in the final exhibition game before the 2015-16 season begins next week.
HARTFORD — The UConn men's basketball team let New Haven hang around early in the first half Saturday, but the Huskies' final exhibition turned into a rout, with the Huskies winning 83-43.
Rodney Purvis led the Huskies with 11 points. The Huskies shot 51.6 percent from the field.
New Haven was in the game with about seven minutes to play in the first half, as the Huskies were only up by eight. Led by Purvis, Amida Brimah and Jalen Adams, UConn jumped out to a 38-20 halftime lead.