Silas Demary Jr. has been an amazing addition in Storrs.
Update, 3:40 p.m. ET: The Huskies needed overtime, but they defeated Villanova 75-67 to move to 19-1 on the season. UConn is also 9-0 inside Big East play while the Wildcats dropped to 6-3. Demary finished the game with 10 points while Solo Ball had a game-high 24. Alex Karaban delivered 17, all in the second half and overtime.
1:00 p.m. ET: Congratulations are in order for University of Connecticut men's basketball star Silas Demary Jr., who scored the 1,000th point of his career in the first half of Saturday's game against Villanova.
The bucket came with just under 16 minutes to play in the first half. UConn entered Saturday's contest at 18-1 and 8-0 inside Big East play. The Wildcats are 15-4 and 6-2 inside the league.
About Demary
A junior guard from North Carolina, Demary began his career at the University of Georgia, becoming an impact player for the Bulldogs. He averaged 9.7 ppg as a freshman and 13.5 a game as a sophomore before transferring to Storrs. Entering play on Saturday, he was averaging 10.2 ppg, pairing with the likes of Solo Ball and Alex Karaban to make up one of the most dynamic rosters in the entire country.
He's now played in all 20 games this season, helping make up for injuries to Tarris Reed and Braylon Mullins, who have each missed time. He's shooting 81 percent at the foul line and 47 percent from the floor.
About the Huskies
Winners of two of the last three national championships, UConn looks like a contender for the title again in 2025-26. Arizona, who is the only team to beat UConn, is currently ranked No. 1.
Given that the game against Villanova is still going, this story will be updated following its conclusion.
Also on campus
--The UConn women's basketball team is in action against Seton Hall on Saturday afternoon. Recently, head coach Geno Auriemma spoke about his coaching future.
--UConn standout wide receiver Skyler Bell is preparing to play in the Shrine Bowl on Jan. 27. Bell was the first-ever AP First-Team All-American in school history in 2025. He helped the Huskies go 9-4 and earn an appearance in the Fenway Bowl.
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