No. 4 UConn edges Gardner-Webb, 86-46, in season opener
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Last updated Nov 3, 2026
No. 4 UConn men's basketball opened the season with an 86-46 victory over Gardner-Webb in Hartford on November 2, 2026. Braylon Mullins led UConn with 20 points, while Na'jai Hines recorded a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds. The Huskies outscored Gardner-Webb 42-10 in the paint and held their opponents to just 26% shooting from the field. This win marks the 200th career victory for head coach Dan Hurley at UConn. The Huskies will face No. 16 Michigan in their next game on November 4.
- •UConn improves to 1-0 with the win
- •Hurley achieves 200th victory with the Huskies
- •UConn dominated inside with 42 points in the paint
- •Gardner-Webb struggled, shooting 26% from the field
- •Next game for UConn is against No. 16 Michigan
- 4:29 AMYahoo Sports — Mullins and Khamenia lead No. 4 UConn past Gardner-Webb 86-46 for Hurley's 200th win with Huskies
- 4:28 AMYahoo Sports — No. 4 UConn men’s basketball handles Gardner-Webb, 86-46
"(AP) — Braylon Mullins scored 11 of his 20 points in the second half and Nik Khamenia finished with 14 points, six rebounds and three assists as No. 4 UConn beat Gardner-Webb 86-46 on Monday night.
"A nearly perfect start to the season for Hurley’s Huskies.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 3, 2026, 4:29 AMMullins and Khamenia lead No. 4 UConn past Gardner-Webb 86-46 for Hurley's 200th win with Huskies
(AP) — Braylon Mullins scored 11 of his 20 points in the second half and Nik Khamenia finished with 14 points, six rebounds and three assists as No. 4 UConn beat Gardner-Webb 86-46 on Monday night.
- Yahoo SportsNov 3, 2026, 4:28 AMNo. 4 UConn men’s basketball handles Gardner-Webb, 86-46
A nearly perfect start to the season for Hurley’s Huskies.
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