Alex Karaban Honored, Leads UConn to Narrow Win Over Seton Hall

Karaban scores 23 points after being added to Huskies of Honor before final home game

Published on Mar. 3, 2026

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In his final home game, UConn forward Alex Karaban scored 23 points to lead the 6th-ranked Huskies to a narrow 71-67 victory over Seton Hall. Karaban was honored before the game as the first active UConn men's basketball player to be added to the Huskies of Honor. Solo Ball added 14 points for UConn, which rallied in the second half to overcome an eight-point deficit.

Why it matters

Karaban's addition to the Huskies of Honor is a significant honor, recognizing his contributions as a two-time national champion and the men's career leader in victories at UConn. The close win over Seton Hall also keeps UConn in contention for a high seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament.

The details

Karaban scored 23 points, including a pair of key 3-pointers down the stretch, to lead the Huskies' comeback. Solo Ball had 12 of his 14 points in the second half, and Karaban and Ball combined to go 7-for-8 from the free throw line in the final minute to seal the victory. Seton Hall had taken an eight-point lead with under 10 minutes remaining, but UConn rallied with a 3-pointer from Braylon Mullins to take the lead for good.

  • Karaban was honored in a pregame ceremony at Gampel Pavilion as the first active UConn men's basketball player to join the Huskies of Honor.
  • The game was UConn's final home contest of the regular season.

The players

Alex Karaban

A two-time national champion and the UConn men's career leader in victories, Karaban was honored before the game as the first active player to be added to the Huskies of Honor.

Solo Ball

The UConn guard scored 12 of his 14 points in the second half to help the Huskies rally for the victory.

Braylon Mullins

The UConn player hit a key 3-pointer to give the Huskies the lead for good late in the second half.

A.J. Staton-McCray

The Seton Hall player scored a team-high 20 points, including four 3-pointers, in the losing effort.

Elijah Fisher

The Seton Hall player scored 12 points in the game.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

UConn will look to secure a high seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament with their final regular season game at Marquette on March 7.

The takeaway

Karaban's historic honor and UConn's narrow victory over Seton Hall showcases the program's continued excellence and the Huskies' ability to rally in close games as they prepare for the postseason.