UConn will have a chance to defeat an NCAA Tournament bubble team as it heads to Philadelphia to face Temple on Wednesday evening.
The Huskies (13-9, 4-5 American) improved their record with a big victory over East Carolina on Sunday, which they hope will carry over into a winning streak, beginning tonight. With Alterique Gilbert still nursing a minor shoulder injury, Dan Hurley’s lineup may still be limited, but quality play from his teammates in the previous win showed that the UConn roster is capable of playing well with or without him.
Gilbert’s absence and the second-half benching of Jalen Adams left UConn without two of its top three scorers, but depth options became a key component in the win.