C Connecticut defeats New Haven 72-61

C Connecticut Dominates at Home with 72-61 Win Over New Haven

The Huskies proved too strong for the visitors, as they took down New Haven in a tightly contested conference matchup at Detrick Gymnasium.

In a game where both teams showed flashes of brilliance, C Connecticut ultimately emerged victorious, capitalizing on their home-court advantage to secure a 11-point win. The Huskies' balanced attack and stifling defense were the deciding factors in their victory over New Haven.

Going into halftime, it looked like the away team might be able to pull off an upset. New Haven's 29 points in the first half trailed only C Connecticut's 37 by a mere eight points. However, the Huskies found another gear in the second stanza, as they widened their lead and cruised towards the finish line.

The statistical breakdown revealed a stark contrast between the two teams. C Connecticut outscored New Haven in every major category, including field goals (27/54 vs 25/59), three-pointers (13/25 vs 9/27), and free throws (5/7 vs 2/3). The Huskies also controlled the glass, grabbing 28 rebounds compared to New Haven's 35.

Despite struggling with their outside shooting, New Haven was unable to keep pace with C Connecticut. Their 50% eFG rate paled in comparison to the Huskies' 62%, which highlighted the home team's advantage on offense. The advanced metrics only reinforced this notion: C Connecticut boasted a true shooting percentage of 63.1% compared to New Haven's 50.6%.

The win marked a significant one for the Huskies, who took down an unranked opponent on the road. This victory will undoubtedly earn them some points in the conference standings and serve as a confidence-booster heading into their next matchup.

For C Connecticut, this result cements their position as a force to be reckoned with in the league.