UConn Men Make a Statement in Omaha, Steamroll Creighton to Stay Perfect in Big East Play
The UConn Huskies are putting the rest of college basketball on notice. Saturday night in Omaha, they didn’t just beat Creighton - they dismantled them.
The 85-58 final wasn’t just a win; it was a message. UConn is now 21-1 on the season, and more importantly, a flawless 11-0 in Big East play.
This is a team operating with the confidence - and the firepower - of a group that knows exactly what it’s chasing: another national title.
Let’s not forget, if the Huskies go all the way this year, it would be their third championship in four seasons. That’s dynasty territory. And based on what we just saw, they’re not just contenders - they might be the team to beat.
Braylon Mullins Returns with a Bang
The storyline coming in was the return of freshman guard Braylon Mullins, and he wasted no time reminding everyone why he’s been such a key piece. Coming off injury, Mullins led the team with 16 points on 6-of-13 shooting, including four makes from deep.
In a conference full of tough, physical defenders, he’s been UConn’s most efficient scorer in league play. And on Saturday, he looked like he hadn’t missed a beat.
Historic Shooting Night
What really popped off the stat sheet, though, was UConn’s absurd shooting efficiency. According to stat guru Katie Sharp, this was a night for the record books.
The Huskies hit 16-of-31 from beyond the arc (51.6%) and 17-of-30 from inside it (56.7%). That’s the first time in at least 30 seasons that UConn has shot 50% or better from both two and three - with a minimum of 30 attempts in each category.
In other words, this wasn’t just a hot shooting night - it was historic.
And they did it without much help from the free-throw line. The Huskies only got to the stripe seven times, converting just three. When you’re scoring 85 points with only three free throws made, your offense is humming.
Balanced Attack from Deep
Mullins wasn’t the only one lighting it up from deep. Solo Ball and Silas Demary Jr. each knocked down three triples.
Jayden Ross and Alex Karaban chipped in two apiece, and Jaylin Stewart and Malachi Smith each added one. That’s seven different players hitting from long range - a nightmare for any defense trying to close out on shooters.
This wasn’t just a case of one guy getting hot. This was a team-wide clinic in spacing, ball movement, and shot-making.
Meanwhile, on the Women’s Side…
The No. 1-ranked UConn women’s team is back in action Sunday afternoon, hosting No. 15 Tennessee in a marquee matchup with plenty of history behind it. The Lady Vols are one of the most decorated programs in the sport, with eight national titles and legends like Candace Parker among their alumni.
They also happen to be the last team to beat UConn - nearly a year ago.
Head coach Geno Auriemma knows what games like this mean, both for the team and the fans.
“These are games that fans love, players love to play in,” Auriemma said Saturday. “They give you an opportunity to compete against somebody that’s not in your league, that was an NCAA tournament team, that plays a different style from another conference. You want to do all of those things before you get to the NCAA Tournament so you can say, ‘We’ve seen that.’”
At 22-0, the Huskies women are rolling. They’re averaging over 90 points per game while holding opponents to just over 50. The defending champs are playing with pace, poise, and the kind of defensive intensity that wins championships.
What’s Next
For the men, the path doesn’t get any easier - but that’s just how they want it. With every game, UConn is looking more and more like a team built for March. Deep, disciplined, and dangerous from all over the floor, they’re not just chasing wins - they’re chasing history.
And for the women, Sunday’s showdown with Tennessee is another chance to prove that the top spot in the rankings isn’t just a number - it’s a warning.
The Huskies, on both sides, are rolling. And the rest of the country is watching.