BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) — Shabazz Napier had 15 points and nine assists Saturday to lead No. 15 Connecticut to an 82-65 win over Eastern Washington in a UConn home game played 80 miles from campus.
Napier led a balanced attack in which five Huskies reached double figures. Ryan Boatright had 14 points and Niels Giffey, making his first start this season, added 13 for UConn (11-1).
Tyler Harvey scored 19 points to lead Eastern Washington (5-6), which trailed by just six points midway through the second half. Ognjen Miljkovic added 15 points and Drew Brandon 13 for the Eagles, who took 28 shots from 3-point range and made nine.
The game at the Webster Bank Arena marked the first time the Huskies played in Bridgeport.
