Le Moyne College Faces Off Against Defending Champion UConn in Historic Basketball Matchup

The Le Moyne College men’s basketball team is set to face a significant challenge as they take on the #3 UConn Huskies in a non-conference matchup on Wednesday, November 13, at the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut. This game marks the first time the two programs will meet in their history[4].

Le Moyne, currently standing at 1-2, recently secured their first win of the season with a commanding 107-73 victory over SUNY Poly. This win was highlighted by a strong offensive performance, with the team scoring their highest points total since the 2019-20 season. Key contributors for Le Moyne include Will Amica, Zek Tekin, Dwayne Koroma, and Nate Fouts, who have all been instrumental in the team’s scoring efforts[3][4].

UConn, the two-time defending national champions, enters the game with a perfect 2-0 record, having won their opening games against Sacred Heart and New Hampshire by significant margins. The Huskies are averaging over 90 points per game, with a robust scoring margin and effective rebounding that could pose a substantial challenge to Le Moyne’s offense and defense[3][4].

The matchup is expected to be highly one-sided, with UConn favored by 38.5 points and an over/under of 148.5. UConn’s dominance in recent games, including wins by 36 and 39 points, suggests that Le Moyne will face an uphill battle. Despite this, Le Moyne will look to capitalize on their offensive strengths and tighten their defense to stand a chance against the formidable Huskies[3].

Following the game against UConn, Le Moyne will travel to St. Bonaventure for another challenging matchup on Saturday, November 16. This series of tough games will be crucial in setting the tone for the remainder of Le Moyne’s season[4][5]).