UConn men’s basketball advances to Sweet 16 after win over UCLA
Mar 22, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; UConn Huskies forward Alex Karaban (11) reacts against the UCLA Bruins in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images | Kyle Ross-Imagn Images UConn men’s basketball took down UCLA in their Round of 32 matchup in Philly, 73-57, after a masterclass from Alex Karaban, who posted a career-high 27 points. The 2-seeded Huskies will play Michigan State in the Sweet 16 on Friday night in Washington DC.
Karaban was on from the start, finishing 9-for-16 from the field. Braylon Mullins got out of his shooting slump with 17 points. Tarris Reed Jr.
followed up his monster first-round performance with 10 points and 13 rebounds. For the Bruins, Xavier Booker led the way with 13 points, and Dailey finished with 12 points. The stifling Huskies’ defense held Trent Perry to just 5 points on 2-for-8 shooting.
You couldn’t ask for a better game for a Karaban takeover. The captain had the best game of his career. He was more assertive than we’ve seen in the past, nailing triples left and making sure the Huskies responded to any UCLA run.
Jayden Ross also played a crucial role in the victory effort. He was everywhere on the floor, finishing with 11 points and a +/- of +15. His two three-pointers gave the Huskies momentum Sunday night in the first half.
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