UConn Beats Butler in Big East Matchup

The University of Connecticut Huskies faced the Butler Bulldogs at Hinkle Fieldhouse on December 21, 2024, with UConn looking to build on their recent overtime victory against Xavier. The Huskies, led by Alex Karaban and Tarris Reed Jr., aimed to extend their historic winning streak against Butler, having not lost to them in their last nine encounters. Butler, struggling with four consecutive losses, sought to regain momentum despite their recent challenges and a negative turnover margin. Key players included Jahmyl Telfort for Butler and Alex Karaban for UConn, both contributing significantly to their team's scoring efforts. The game was crucial for Butler, which needed to address its turnover issues to compete effectively against the high-scoring Huskies. UConn maintained a dominant offensive performance, averaging over 84 points per game this season, while Butler's chances depended on their ability to draw fouls and capitalize on free throws.