UConn Holds Off Georgetown in 79-75 Victory

Solo Ball and Alex Karaban lead No. 6 Huskies to win over Hoyas

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The No. 6 UConn Huskies defeated the Georgetown Hoyas 79-75 on Saturday night. Solo Ball scored 20 points and Alex Karaban added 18 points, including 13 in the second half, to lead the Huskies. Silas Demary Jr. recorded a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds for Georgetown in the losing effort.

Why it matters

This was an important Big East conference matchup between two top-tier men's basketball programs. UConn's win keeps them in the hunt for a high NCAA Tournament seed, while Georgetown's loss is a setback in their quest to make the tournament field.

The details

UConn jumped out to an early lead, but Georgetown rallied in the second half to make it a close game down the stretch. The Huskies were able to hold on for the victory behind strong performances from Ball and Karaban. Demary Jr. was a bright spot for the Hoyas with his double-double.

  • The game was played on Saturday, February 15, 2026.

The players

Solo Ball

A starting guard for the UConn Huskies who scored a team-high 20 points in the win.

Alex Karaban

A UConn forward who scored 18 points, including 13 in the second half, to help the Huskies hold off Georgetown.

Silas Demary Jr.

A Georgetown player who recorded a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds in the losing effort.

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What they’re saying

“Our guys showed a lot of fight to come back in the second half, but UConn made the plays down the stretch to get the win.”

— Patrick Ewing, Georgetown Head Coach

The takeaway

This was an exciting conference matchup between two top-25 teams, with UConn's veteran leadership and second-half execution proving to be the difference in the end.