UConn defeats Wagner 83-41 despite Nik Khamenia injury

Fourth-ranked UConn secured an 83-41 victory over Wagner on Monday night, led by Silas Demary Jr., who recorded 18 points and a career-high six steals. Other contributors for the Huskies included Jayden Ross with 12 points, Na’jai Hines with 10 points and eight rebounds, and Braylon Mullins with 10 points.

Despite the win, UConn suffered a setback when forward Nik Khamenia left the game midway through the first half due to a lower-body injury. Khamenia had scored 11 points in seven minutes of play before heading to the locker room with medical staff.

Wagner struggled throughout the matchup, recording 17 turnovers in the first half and managing only three field goals in the first 15 minutes. AJ Rodriguez led Wagner with 10 points and seven rebounds.