“We were in foul trouble in the first half even with the six fouls” On a night filled with fouls - 56 to be exact - UConn was still able to control the game in a win over a good Michigan State team to close the preseason. My latest for @DalyDoseOfHoops https://t.co/wUbO1MisVK

Final from Hamden: Quinnipiac uses a massive second half to defeat CCSU 71-49 to pick up its first win of the season. 20 for Amarri Monroe and 19 from Jaden Zimmerman. 10 for Darin Smith Jr. as the only Blue Devil in double figures. It’s only November 6th, but lots to take

64-42 Quinnipiac at the U4. Bobcats have been in complete control this half, allowing just 15 points in 16 minutes. Monroe went down and hobbled to the bench a little bit ago, but has already checked back in.

55-34 Quinnipiac at the U12. Straight dominance from the Bobcats to start the second half and Sellers burns his second timeout of the half. Blue Devils need to figure it out quickly on offense if they want to crawl back into it.

Bobcats pulling away early in the second half, up 48-32 at the U16. Not many duos at this level better than Monroe and Zimmerman.

Quinnipiac leads CCSU 37-27 at the break. 14 for Zimmerman and 12 for Monroe to pace the Bobcats, who jumped to a double figure lead towards the end of the half. Eight off the bench for Jay Rodgers for Central. Blue Devils searching for an identity on the offensive end.

27-20 Quinnipiac at the U4. Jaden Zimmerman has been a star for the Bobcats with a game high 12 points. Central has had no answer for him from deep.

Knotted at 17 at the U8. Bunch of gritty possessions on both sides in what’s been a pretty low scoring affair. Monroe just sat for the first time all night at the break.

15-13 QU at the U12. Impressed with James Jones for Central. Has controlled the offensive flow early and has five boards. Lots of newcomers and faces on the Blue Devils I’m still learning, but nice to see a returner take a jump like that.

11-6 Quinnipiac at the U16. Early triples for Jones and Zimmerman lead the Bobcats, who are limiting quality looks for Central on the other end too. Max Frazier picked up a tech after throwing down a dunk.

Starters for Quinnipiac/CCSU: Bobcats: Asim Jones, Jaden Zimmerman, Amarri Monroe, Grant Randall & Spence Wewe Blue Devils: Melo Sanchez, Ja’Kobe Williams, James Jones, Darin Smith Jr & Max Frazier Tip coming up shortly from Hamden.

Made it to Quinnipiac for tonight’s clash between the Bobcats and CCSU. Should be a fun one between two schools looking to get a sour taste out of their mouths from this past March. I’ll have updates and a story for @DalyDoseOfHoops, so follow along!

Only one game on the schedule tonight, and I actually have a night off (for once): Quinnipiac vs. Central Connecticut, 7pm: @Conman_815

🚨UCONN IS 1-0!!!!🚨 Join the guys as they recap UConn's opening night win over New Haven and break down the areas in which the team needs to improve in with the gauntlet non-con on the horizon! Check it out: https://t.co/N4MjRKDxX9

“We played better in the two exhibitions against two teams that were much better than New Haven” UConn didn’t have its A game - probably not its B game either - but the Huskies still cruised to an opening night win. My latest for @DalyDoseOfHoops: https://t.co/Z3gIJ4zbYk

“Tonight sucked, but I think this team is gonna be a lot of fun once we get our shit together.” @UConnMBB’s opener was all business even if it wasn’t a rout, serving its purpose even if more work remains. @Conman_815 on #UConn’s 1-0 start from Gampel: https://t.co/leMPXqxnDu

Final from Gampel: It wasn't quite the 42.5 point beatdown Vegas expected, but UConn defeats New Haven 79-55 to move to 1-0 on the year. Karaban: 19 pts, 10 rbs Ball: 18 pts, 5 rbs Stewart: 11 pts, 8 rbs Demary Jr: 10 pts, 5 rbs

70-49 UConn at the U4. Ball just connected on another three to give him 18. The past few minutes have looked like the #4 team in the country against a team in its first DI game.

62-46 UConn at the U8. Karaban enters double figures after a slow start to the half, the fourth Husky to reach that mark. The one-on-one defense hasn't been the greatest for the Huskies tonight. Too many easy buckets and burns down low.

54-39 UConn at the U12. Solo got fouled twice shooting threes in this half and converted all six from the stripe. Impactful second half for the junior, who leads all scorers with a dozen.

It spreads.