Tarris Reed Jr. powers UConn past Providence

Tarris Reed Jr. recorded his eighth double-double of the season, collecting 24 points and 18 rebounds to go along with six blocks in UConn’s 75-63 win over host Providence on Saturday afternoon.Reed scored 15 points during a 61.5-percent shooting effort in the first half for the Huskies (20-9, 12-6 Big East), who led 41-33 at halftime and by as many as 17 in the game.UConn’s Alex Karaban (17 points), Solo Ball (14 points, four 3-pointers) and Liam McNeeley (14 points) also were double-figure scorers. Hassan Diarra had 10 assists.The Huskies have now won back-to-back games for the first time since Feb. 1.Jayden Pierre led Providence (12-17, 6-12) with 10 points.The first half featured seven lead changes and two ties, but UConn used a 5-0 run midway through to swing the game for good. The go-ahead spurt included Reed’s jumper with 10:07 left in the half and a Karaban reverse along the baseline.After Oswin Erhunmwunse helped Providence to a 4-0 start, Ball hit a pair of 3-pointers to propel the visitors on an 8-3 run to take their first lead. Reed flushed a pair of dunks while scoring six straight UConn points, while a McNeeley wing three made it a two-possession lead.The Friars took their last lead after a Wesley Cardet layup and Justyn Fernandez three with 11:18 left in the first half.

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