Nik Khamenia exits No. 4 UConn's game against Wagner with injury
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 2:32 AM
Last updated Nov 10, 2026
UConn forward Nik Khamenia left the Huskies' game against Wagner in the first half due to a lower-body injury. Khamenia, who was one of UConn's leading scorers with 11 points, fell during a rebound attempt with 10:04 left in the half. After initial medical attention, he left the game permanently. Freshman Colben Landrew substituted for him in the second half.
- •Khamenia scored 11 points before leaving the game.
- •He fell to the floor while defending against Wagner players.
- •After being checked by a trainer, he went to the locker room.
- •Colben Landrew started the second half in his place.
- •UConn was ranked fourth going into the game.
- 2:32 AMESPN NCAAM — Khamenia leaves No. 4 UConn's game vs. Wagner with injury
- 2:10 AMYahoo Sports — Forward Nik Khamenia leaves No. 4 UConn's game against Wagner with an injury
"(AP) — UConn starting forward Nik Khamenia, who entered Monday’s matchup against Wagner as one of the fourth-ranked Huskies’ four double-digit scorers, left the game midway through the first half with a lower-body injury.The Duke transfer led UConn with 11 points in the first half.
"UConn starting forward Nik Khamenia exited Monday's game against Wagner with a lower-body injury.
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External links- ESPN NCAAMNov 10, 2026, 2:32 AMKhamenia leaves No. 4 UConn's game vs. Wagner with injury
UConn starting forward Nik Khamenia exited Monday's game against Wagner with a lower-body injury.
- Yahoo SportsNov 10, 2026, 2:10 AMForward Nik Khamenia leaves No. 4 UConn's game against Wagner with an injury
(AP) — UConn starting forward Nik Khamenia, who entered Monday’s matchup against Wagner as one of the fourth-ranked Huskies’ four double-digit scorers, left the game midway through the first half with a lower-body injury.The Duke transfer led UConn with 11 points in the first half.
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