UConn men’s basketball graced Hartford for the second time this season, leaving the XL Center with a huge win over Mississippi Valley State, 87-53. Freshman point guard Stephon Castle sat out the game with a knee injury, resulting in Solo Ball’s first career start.
Cam Spencer led the way for the Huskies, scoring 19 points in the first half alone and finishing with seven triples and 25 points, eclipsing his season-high of 23 from last year with Rutgers. Donovan Clingan got going early and often as well, scoring nine in the first half with 17 on the game, hitting 7-of-8 shots from the field, while Alex Karaban powered through foul trouble to post 14 points and grab five boards.