Dayton Upsets UConn at Maui Invitational

Dayton Flyers defeated No. 2 UConn 85-67 in the seventh-place game at the Maui Invitational, marking UConn's third consecutive loss and a significant upset for Dayton, which had struggled in earlier matches against ranked teams. Enoch Cheeks was pivotal, scoring 20 points with a strong finish, including ten points in the final minutes that helped secure the victory. Dayton built a solid lead in the second half after a critical 7-0 run, ultimately dominating the free-throw line with 27 of 30 conversions. UConn, which headed into the tournament with a 17-game winning streak, suffered its first three losses of the season in Maui, with Alex Karaban leading the Huskies with 21 points. This victory marked Dayton's first win against a top-two ranked team since 1974, breaking a nine-game losing streak against such opponents. Dayton's next game is scheduled against Western Michigan on December 3.