Dayton Defeats No. 2 UConn in Maui Invitational

In a surprising turn at the Maui Invitational, No. 2 UConn suffered its third consecutive loss, falling 85-67 to Dayton in the seventh-place game. Enoch Cheeks led Dayton with 20 points, supported by Nate Santos (18 points) and Posh Alexander (16 points), while UConn's Alex Karaban scored a team-high 21 points. Despite UConn initially leading 30-27, Dayton closed the first half with a 15-4 run to establish a solid lead. The Flyers demonstrated superior shooting, making 50% of their shots and 27 of 30 free throws, while UConn struggled defensively and was outrebounded 41-25. This loss marks a disappointing tournament for UConn, which lost all three games against unranked opponents. UConn will look to rebound against Maryland Eastern Shore, while Dayton prepares for a matchup against Western Michigan.