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Huskies Dominate No. 13 Illinois, Prepare for Kansas

11/30/2025

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The University of Connecticut Huskies defeated No. 13 Illinois 74-61 at Madison Square Garden.
The Huskies held Illinois to 0.92 points per possession, the Illini's worst offensive outing this season.
Malachi Smith led the bench with 14 points and nine assists, stepping up during Silas Demary Jr.'s foul trouble.
The win marks UConn's second top-15 win this season, and they will face Kansas on December 9.

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The University of Connecticut Huskies defeated No. 13 Illinois 74-61 at Madison Square Garden.
The Huskies held Illinois to 0.92 points per possession, the Illini's worst offensive outing this season.
Malachi Smith led the bench with 14 points and nine assists, stepping up during Silas Demary Jr.'s foul trouble.
The win marks UConn's second top-15 win this season, and they will face Kansas on December 9.