No. 25 UConn beats Butler 76-59 in first of home-and-home
Connecticut's R.J. Cole shoots over Butler's Jayden Taylor (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Connecticut's R.J. Cole shoots over Butler's Jayden Taylor (13) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Jan. 18, 2022 09:46 PM EST
Connecticut's Adama Sanogo shoots as Butler's Bryce Nze (10) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Connecticut's Adama Sanogo shoots as Butler's Bryce Nze (10) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Jan. 18, 2022 08:21 PM EST
Connecticut's Jordan Hawkins dunks during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Butler, Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Connecticut's Jordan Hawkins dunks during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Butler, Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Jan. 18, 2022 09:34 PM EST
Connecticut's Andre Jackson goes up for a basket as Butler's Simas Lukosius defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Connecticut's Andre Jackson goes up for a basket as Butler's Simas Lukosius defends during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Jan. 18, 2022 09:34 PM EST
Connecticut's Adama Sanogo (21) shoots as Butler's Bo Hodges (1) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Connecticut's Adama Sanogo (21) shoots as Butler's Bo Hodges (1) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Jan. 18, 2022 08:19 PM EST
Butler's Bryce Nze (10) is fouled by Connecticut's Akok Akok on a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Butler's Bryce Nze (10) is fouled by Connecticut's Akok Akok on a shot during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Jan. 18, 2022 08:18 PM EST
Connecticut's R.J. Cole (2) shoots over Butler's Chuck Harris (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Connecticut's R.J. Cole (2) shoots over Butler's Chuck Harris (3) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Jan. 18, 2022 08:19 PM EST
The Connecticut mascot Jonathan the Husky and Butler mascot Blue IV bulldog meet on the court during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game between the teams Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

The Connecticut mascot Jonathan the Husky and Butler mascot Blue IV bulldog meet on the court during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game between the teams Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Jan. 18, 2022 08:19 PM EST
Connecticut's Jordan Hawkins goes up for a basket on a breakaway as Butler's Bryce Nze (10) watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Connecticut's Jordan Hawkins goes up for a basket on a breakaway as Butler's Bryce Nze (10) watches during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Jan. 18, 2022 08:23 PM EST
Connecticut coach Dan Hurley talks with Andre Jackson, right, during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Butler, Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Connecticut coach Dan Hurley talks with Andre Jackson, right, during the second half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Butler, Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Jan. 18, 2022 09:47 PM EST
Connecticut's Andre Jackson is guarded by Butler's Jair Bolden, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Connecticut's Andre Jackson is guarded by Butler's Jair Bolden, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Jan. 18, 2022 09:34 PM EST
Connecticut's Akok Akok (11) and Adama Sanogo (21) stop a shot attempt by Butler's Bryce Nze (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Connecticut's Akok Akok (11) and Adama Sanogo (21) stop a shot attempt by Butler's Bryce Nze (10) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, in Hartford, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Jan. 18, 2022 08:18 PM EST