No. 5 UConn men’s basketball finished the non-conference season with 11 consecutive double-digit wins, taking a dominant home victory over the LIU Sharks by a score of 114-61 at Gampel Pavilion on Saturday afternoon.
Donovan Clingan set career highs in both points (21) and rebounds (11), with a perfect 10-10 performance from the field. He was one of five Huskies in double figures, including Jordan Hawkins, who added 22 and shot 6-9 from beyond the arc. All told, 11 Huskies scored points, including walk on Andrew Hurley.
UConn went on a quick 5-0 burst to begin the game, starting with a great design to Andre Jackson on the first possession, setting the tone for the afternoon.