Solo Ball scores 12 points as No. 2 UConn beats East Texas A&M 81-46

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Solo Ball scored 10 of his 12 points in the first half to lead second-ranked UConn to an 81-46 victory over East Texas A&M on Tuesday night. Alex Karaban and Liam McNeeley added 11 points apiece, and Aidan Mahaney finished with 10 for the Huskies (4-0).

Tarris Reed Jr. had nine points, 10 rebounds and three blocks off the bench. Camerin James had 18 points and four rebounds for East Texas A&M (1-3).



UConn, the two-time defending NCAA champion, led 26-17 with 5:57 left in the first half. The Huskies made their next five shots from the field and ended the period on a 16-3 run to take a 42-20 lead at the break..