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Huskies Soar to No. 2 After 14th Win

1/20/2026

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The University of Connecticut Huskies men's basketball team earned its 14th win at Georgetown and reached No. 2 in the Associated Press (AP) Top 25.
The Huskies are 18-1 overall and 8-0 in the Big East, their best start since 1998-99.
They are 4-1 against opponents, with wins over No. 11 Illinois and No. 19 Kansas.
Hurley urged fans to appreciate the Huskies' success instead of focusing on improvement.

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Story summary

The University of Connecticut Huskies men's basketball team earned its 14th win at Georgetown and reached No. 2 in the Associated Press (AP) Top 25.
The Huskies are 18-1 overall and 8-0 in the Big East, their best start since 1998-99.
They are 4-1 against opponents, with wins over No. 11 Illinois and No. 19 Kansas.
Hurley urged fans to appreciate the Huskies' success instead of focusing on improvement.