Adams scores 31 to lead UConn to 87-71 win over Tulane

Connecticut's Alterique Gilbert (3) goes up to the basket as Tulane's Blake Paul defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Connecticut's Alterique Gilbert (3) goes up to the basket as Tulane's Blake Paul defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Connecticut's Jalen Adams, back, celebrates with head coach Dan Hurley during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tulane, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Connecticut's Josh Carlton (25) dunks over Tulane's Kevin Zhang during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Tulane's Blake Paul blocks a shot attempt by Connecticut's Jalen Adams (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Connecticut's Jalen Adams (4) celebrates with head coach Dan Hurley during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tulane, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Connecticut's Christian Vital (1) is fouled as he shoots by Tulane's Blake Paul during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Connecticut's Jalen Adams (4) goes up to the basket as Tulane's Jordan Cornish defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Tulane head coach Mike Dunleavy, Sr. reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Connecticut, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Connecticut's Tyler Polley (12) makes a basket as Tulane's Samir Sehic defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, in Storrs, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)