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UConn was 6-7 in games decided by five or fewer points last season. The No. 2 Huskies entered Saturday afternoon’s home game against Villanova with a 6-1 record in those outings this time around.
They pulled out another thriller versus an upset-minded Wildcats team that forced an extra frame. UConn (19-1, 9-0 Big East) scored the final eight points in overtime, fending off Villanova (15-5, 6-3) 75-67.
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Dan Hurley’s did so despite losing sharpshooting freshman Braylon Mullins to injury. Early in the second half, Mullins took an elbow to the head and didn’t return to the game.
This story is being updated.
