Georgetown vs UConn: A Battle for Big East Supremacy

The UConn men’s basketball team is gearing up for a rematch against Georgetown, a game that promises to be a pivotal moment in the Big East season. Their previous encounter in mid-January saw UConn narrowly escape with a 64-62 victory at Capital One Arena, a game that exposed some offensive vulnerabilities for the Huskies.

A Tale of Two Offenses

Following a challenging shooting performance at Seton Hall and the hard-fought win against Georgetown, UConn’s offensive efficiency took a dip. They struggled from the field (36.2% shooting) and from beyond the arc (19.2% from three-point range). However, the Huskies have since rediscovered their rhythm, shooting 50.3% from the field and 43.4% from three over their last six games, propelling them back to No. 20 nationally in offensive rating.

Coach Dan Hurley highlighted the team’s balanced scoring attack, stating, “We’ve got five guys averaging between (11 and 14 points), they’re all bunched, it’s crazy. I don’t think there’s a team in the country that kind of has that.” Leading the charge are Solo Ball (14.5 ppg), Tarris Reed Jr. (14.1 ppg), Alex Karaban (13.2 ppg), Braylon Mullins (11.9 ppg), and Silas Demary Jr. (11.2 ppg).

Georgetown’s Resurgence and Key Players

Georgetown has also shown signs of improvement, winning four of their last five games and climbing to sixth in the Big East standings. Despite their recent success, they haven’t yet secured a victory against the league’s top four teams. The Hoyas boast a dynamic duo in KJ Lewis (15.1 ppg) and Malik Mack (14.5 ppg), who also contributes 4.3 assists per game. Both players played a crucial role in the first matchup against UConn, pushing the game to the wire.

Adding to Georgetown’s strength is 7-foot-1 center Vincent Iwuchukwu, who has been a rebounding force, recording double-doubles in consecutive games against Creighton and Villanova. He’ll be a key player in the physical battle against UConn’s Tarris Reed Jr.

Milestones and Recognition

Saturday’s game holds potential milestones for UConn. A victory would see captain Donovan Clingan become the winningest player in UConn men’s basketball history, surpassing Samson Johnson’s record. Alex Karaban is also poised to break the program record for most starts.

The game will also honor UConn legend Hasheem Thabeet, a two-time NABC Defensive Player of the Year, with his induction into the Huskies of Honor. Thabeet left Storrs as the second-leading shot blocker in program history and was selected as the No. 2 overall pick in the 2009 NBA Draft. NBA Draft History

Game Details

• Site: Gampel Pavilion, Storrs
• Time: 8 p.m. Saturday
• Records: No. 6 UConn: 23-2 (13-1 Big East), Georgetown: 13-11 (5-8)
• Series: UConn leads, 41-36
• Last meeting: Jan. 17, 2026 – No. 3 UConn 64, Georgetown 62 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
• TV: NBC Sports Network, Peacock – John Fanta, Donny Marshall
• Radio: UConn Sports Network on FOX Sports Radio 97-9 – Mike Crispino, Wayne Norman