UConn men's basketball dominates Gardner-Webb in season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 4:17 AM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026
UConn men's basketball opened its season by defeating Gardner-Webb 86-46 on November 2 at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford. Braylon Mullins led UConn with 20 points, demonstrating his recovery from an injury. The Huskies excelled defensively, limiting Gardner-Webb to 26% shooting and forcing 17 turnovers. UConn's solid performance included notable contributions from freshman Colben Landrew and senior Jayden Ross. Head coach Dan Hurley maintained a nine-man rotation throughout the matchup.
- •UConn scored 86 points while holding Gardner-Webb to 46.
- •Braylon Mullins had a game-high 20 points in his return.
- •UConn forced 17 turnovers, resulting in 14 points.
- •Colben Landrew contributed 11 points off the bench.
- •Jayden Ross finished with a plus-minus rating of plus-41.
- 4:17 AMYahoo Sports — Biggest takeaways from UConn men’s basketball blow out of Gardner-Webb
"UConn opens the season by dominating Gardner-Webb. Here are the biggest takeaways from Monday’s win.
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