UConn Men Spread the Offensive Wealth in 90-49 Rout of Le Moyne
Huskies dominate from start to finish
Balanced scoring attack leads the way
STORRS, Conn. (AP) - The UConn men's basketball team spread the offensive wealth around on Wednesday night, as 11 different players scored in a 90-49 rout of Le Moyne.
The Huskies were never really threatened in the game, taking a 13-point lead into halftime and extending it to 29 points by the end of the game.
Adama Sanogo led the way for UConn with 14 points, while Isaiah Whaley and Jordan Hawkins each added 13 points. The Huskies shot 50% from the field for the game, including 40% from three-point range.
Le Moyne was led by Isaiah Stewart, who scored 11 points. The Dolphins shot just 33% from the field for the game and were outrebounded by UConn 44-30.
The win was UConn’s second in a row and improved their record to 3-1 on the season. The Huskies will be back in action on Saturday when they host Coppin State.
Adama Sanogo provides inside presence
Adama Sanogo was a force in the paint for UConn, scoring 14 points on 6-of-9 shooting. The 6-foot-9 center also grabbed 7 rebounds and blocked 2 shots.
Sanogo's play was especially impressive considering that he was playing against a smaller Le Moyne team. The Dolphins' tallest player is 6-foot-8, and Sanogo was able to use his size and strength to his advantage.
Sanogo's performance was a good sign for UConn, as the Huskies will need him to be a consistent scorer in the paint this season.
Isaiah Whaley and Jordan Hawkins lead backcourt
Isaiah Whaley and Jordan Hawkins were the leading scorers in the UConn backcourt, each scoring 13 points.
Whaley was efficient from the field, shooting 5-of-8, and he also added 6 rebounds and 4 assists.
Hawkins was a bit more up-and-down from the field, shooting 4-of-10, but he also contributed 4 rebounds and 3 assists.
The Whaley-Hawkins duo is expected to be a major part of UConn's success this season, and their performance against Le Moyne was a good sign for the Huskies.
UConn defense stifles Le Moyne
The UConn defense was stifling against Le Moyne, holding the Dolphins to just 33% shooting from the field.
The Huskies also forced 15 turnovers and outrebounded Le Moyne by 14.
The UConn defense has been a strength for the team this season, and their performance against Le Moyne was another good sign for the Huskies.
Conclusion: UConn looks like a contender
The UConn men's basketball team looks like a contender this season after their impressive 90-49 win over Le Moyne on Wednesday night.
The Huskies have a balanced scoring attack, a strong defense, and a deep bench.
If UConn can continue to play at this level, they will be a tough team to beat in the Big East and beyond.