UConn Huskies Crush Xavier Musketeers 92-60

Huskies extend winning streak to 18 games with dominant victory

Feb. 3, 2026 at 10:23pm

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The No. 2 ranked UConn Huskies men's basketball team continued their impressive season with a 92-60 blowout win over the Xavier Musketeers. Led by a dominant performance from forward Braylon Mullins, the Huskies jumped out to an early 10-0 lead and never looked back, taking a 50-22 halftime advantage. UConn's stifling defense held Xavier to just 28.6% shooting in the game, while the Huskies shot a blistering 61.3% from the field.

Why it matters

This victory extends UConn's winning streak to 18 games and solidifies their status as one of the top teams in the country. The Huskies have now completed the season sweep over Xavier, a key Big East opponent, and appear to be rounding into form as they prepare for a difficult road matchup against St. John's this Friday.

The details

Braylon Mullins led the way for UConn with 13 first-half points, sparking the Huskies' early onslaught. The Huskies also got strong contributions from Tarris Reed Jr., who recorded 10 points and 4 rebounds, and Silas Demary Jr., who added 17 points and 7 assists. UConn dominated the glass, outrebounding Xavier 22-12 in the first half. The Huskies' defense was suffocating, limiting the Musketeers to just 8-28 shooting in the opening 20 minutes.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 4, 2026.
  • UConn previously defeated Creighton in a dominant win last Saturday.

The players

Braylon Mullins

A forward for the UConn Huskies who led the team with 13 first-half points and sparked their early run.

Tarris Reed Jr.

A Michigan transfer who recorded 10 points and 4 rebounds for UConn off the bench.

Silas Demary Jr.

A UConn guard who added 17 points and 7 assists to the Huskies' dominant performance.

Dan Hurley

The head coach of the UConn Huskies, who praised his team's high-level shooting and defense in the win.

Malik Messina-Moore

A Xavier Musketeers player who led the team with 10 second-half points as they tried to mount a comeback.

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What they’re saying

“I think it's taking some time for people to get comfortable, and we dealt with injuries... [Mullins] catches the concussion and misses a week. We have just had a lot of s*** going on this year. I think this is who we believe we can be.”

— Dan Hurley, Head Coach, UConn Huskies (on3.com)

“It's tough to compare players, but with [Clingan], he saw the big picture. You want Eric to be able to understand that he plays in a dominant tandem. It should look like this a lot for us. I just hope he has the perspective that [Clingan] had when he was in the same position because it worked pretty well for [Clingan].”

— Dan Hurley, Head Coach, UConn Huskies (on3.com)

What’s next

The Huskies will face a tough road test this Friday against the No. 22 St. John's Red Storm at Madison Square Garden.

The takeaway

UConn's dominant victory over Xavier showcases the Huskies' status as one of the elite teams in college basketball this season. Their stifling defense and balanced scoring attack make them a formidable opponent for any team in the country.