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UConn Huskies Extend Streak, Defeat Providence 87-81

1/28/2026

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The UConn Huskies defeated Providence 87-81, improving to 20-1 and extending their 16-game streak.
Bench players Malachi Smith and Eric Reibe combined for 26 points.
UConn head coach Dan Hurley said the team remains inconsistent and must improve.
Providence cut the gap to one point, but UConn answered with Alex Karaban and Tarris Reed.
Hurley noted the Big East's challenges and the need for a stronger team mentality.

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Story summary

The UConn Huskies defeated Providence 87-81, improving to 20-1 and extending their 16-game streak.
Bench players Malachi Smith and Eric Reibe combined for 26 points.
UConn head coach Dan Hurley said the team remains inconsistent and must improve.
Providence cut the gap to one point, but UConn answered with Alex Karaban and Tarris Reed.
Hurley noted the Big East's challenges and the need for a stronger team mentality.