UConn Pulls Away From Ohio State Behind Mullins and Hines

UConn improved to 4-0 with an 84-68 victory over Ohio State in Hartford on November 13. Mullins made five 3-pointers and scored 22 points, while Hines supplied 20, including 17 after halftime. Freshman Colben Landrew scored 12 in his first start, and Silas Demary Jr. had 10 points and nine assists.

The Huskies built an early double-digit advantage, but Ohio State rallied and closed the first half with a 13-1 surge. John Mobley Jr.’s 3-pointer in the final seconds brought the Buckeyes within 42-40. Ohio State took its first lead shortly after halftime and moved ahead five times in the early part of the second half.

With UConn down by two, Mullins scored five straight points, then Jayden Ross hit a 3-pointer with 13:57 remaining. The Huskies held the lead from that point. Mullins left the game limping after falling with 6:07 to play.

UConn was without starting forward Nik Khamenia, who injured his foot in Monday’s win over Wagner and is expected to miss several weeks. Ohio State’s Jimmie Williams led the Buckeyes with 17 points, while Mobley added 16. Ohio State, now 2-2, hosts Prairie View A&M on Monday. UConn next travels to face No. 12 Arizona on Wednesday.