UConn crushes Xavier to complete season sweep

Silas Demary Jr. leads Huskies with 17 points and 8 assists in dominant victory

Feb. 4, 2026 at 2:47am

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The UConn Huskies continued their impressive run with a 92-60 victory over the Xavier Musketeers, completing a season sweep of their Big East rival. Silas Demary Jr. led the way for the Huskies with 17 points and 8 assists, while Tarris Reed Jr. and Eric Reibe each added 14 points. UConn never trailed in the game, opening up a 50-22 halftime lead and cruising to the lopsided win.

Why it matters

The victory keeps UConn unbeaten in Big East play and extends their winning streak to 18 games. The Huskies' dominant performance comes just three days after a 27-point win over Creighton, showcasing their ability to maintain a high level of play despite a quick turnaround. This win further solidifies UConn's status as one of the top teams in the country.

The details

UConn opened the game on a 10-0 run and never looked back, leading by as many as 28 points in the first half. The Huskies placed five players in double figures, with Braylon Mullins adding 13 points and Jayden Ross chipping in 11. Xavier briefly made a push early in the second half, but UConn quickly regained control and pulled away for the convincing victory.

  • UConn won its 18th consecutive game.
  • The Huskies remained unbeaten in Big East Conference play.

The players

Silas Demary Jr.

The Georgia transfer led UConn with 17 points and 8 assists, showcasing his improved outside shooting and two-way play.

Tarris Reed Jr.

The UConn center tallied 14 points and helped anchor the Huskies' dominant interior presence.

Eric Reibe

Reibe, UConn's other starting center, also scored 14 points and combined with Reed to control the paint.

Dan Hurley

The UConn head coach praised his team's high level of play and ability to bounce back quickly from their previous game.

Richard Pitino

The Xavier head coach was unable to find answers for the Huskies' onslaught, as his team was overwhelmed from the opening tip.

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What they’re saying

“I just feel like the team is starting to figure out how to play more bulletproof basketball.”

— Dan Hurley, Head Coach

“Just talking with the coaches and (Karaban) just helping me figure out where I can be effective in the offense. Over the past couple weeks, I think I've been able to just pick and choose my spots the right way, and I think it's helping us because now I feel like I'm a threat on the three-point line.”

— Silas Demary Jr.

What’s next

UConn will face fellow Big East favorite St. John's on Friday at Madison Square Garden, a highly anticipated matchup between two of the conference's top teams.

The takeaway

UConn's dominant performance against Xavier, coming just days after a convincing win over Creighton, demonstrates the Huskies' ability to maintain a high level of play and their status as one of the elite teams in the country. The team's balanced scoring attack and stifling defense have them poised for a deep postseason run.