STORRS, Conn. — The UConn Huskies left no doubt in their home opener at Gampel Pavilion, dominating the Wagner Seahawks from start to finish for an 83-41 victory on Monday night.
Silas Demary Jr. led the Huskies with 18 points, while Jayden Ross added 12. Center Na'jai Hines contributed 10 points, including several thunderous slams in the second half.
The game was marred by an early injury to forward Nik Khamenia, who left 10 minutes into the first half with an apparent foot injury and did not return. Khamenia had scored 11 points before exiting, and the Huskies led 44-18 at halftime.
UConn opened with a 12-0 run and never allowed Wagner to find rhythm. The Seahawks did not score until the 14:58 mark of the first half.
Starters for UConn were Silas Demary Jr., Braylon Mullins, Nik Khamenia, Jayden Ross, and Na'jai Hines. Wagner started Taj Bryant, Cam Estevez, Tajae Jones, AJ Rodriguez, and Youssouf Singarè.
The contest marked the men's team's first game on campus this season. Gampel Pavilion will also host UConn's game against Kansas on Dec. 12.
