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flag UConn, led by Silas Demary Jr.'s strong play, prepares to face Xavier, who won four tight games and excels in rebounding and defense.

flag No. flag 4 UConn prepares to face Xavier in a Big East showdown after a 72-54 win over DePaul, where junior guard Silas Demary Jr. delivered a standout performance despite briefly leaving due to dehydration, finishing with 13 points, seven rebounds, eight assists, two blocks, and just two turnovers. flag His leadership has transformed UConn’s defense, especially with leading scorer Solo Ball sidelined by a wrist injury but expected to return. flag Demary leads the team with 75 assists and averages 9 points and 4.7 rebounds. flag Alex Karaban scored 21 points against DePaul and averages 13.6 points, while Tarris Reed Jr. added 14 points and 11 rebounds and shares the team lead in blocks with freshman Eric Reibe. flag Xavier, coming off an 80-77 win over Georgetown, has won four close games by five points or fewer, relying on physicality, rebounding—outrebounding Georgetown 45-36—and composure. flag Senior Tre Carroll leads Xavier with 16.5 points and 5.6 rebounds, and Filip Borovicanin averages 7.5 rebounds and 10 blocks.

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