"That's when UConn announced that starting senior center Tarris Reed Jr. was out with a sprained ankle. Reed, one of the nation's best big men who is averaging 20.0 points and 9.3 rebounds, is considered to be game-to-game, according to the team. Without Reed, UConn struggled mightily to slow down Arizona, with the Wildcats putting forth one of the most dominant paint displays against the Huskies under Dan Hurley en route to a 71-67 road win."
"If you're not up for the physical fight, it's going to be tough. It's going to be tough to be a team that wins consistently at a high level, it's going to be tough to win on the road, it's going to be tough to win in the NCAA tournament, it's going to be tough to make a deep run."
About 90 minutes before tipoff UConn announced starting senior center Tarris Reed Jr. would not play because of a sprained ankle. Reed averages 20.0 points and 9.3 rebounds and is considered game-to-game. Without Reed, UConn struggled to slow Arizona's interior attack, and Arizona delivered one of the most dominant paint performances against the Huskies under Dan Hurley in a 71-67 road victory. Koa Peat scored early, Motiejus Krivas set a career high with 10 rebounds before halftime, and Jaden Bradley consistently attacked the rim and drew fouls. Arizona relies little on 3-pointers and emphasized physical play to win.
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