The No. 9 Huskies (12-4, 4-1 Big East) look to bounce back against the Hoyas (12-3, 3-1). UConn couldn't make up a 12-point deficit on Jan. 8 and fell 68-66 to Villanova, while Georgetown took its first conference loss Jan. 7 against No. 7 Marquette.
The No. 9 Huskies (12-3, 4-0 Big East) try to stay perfect on the mainland as they seek vie for a fifth straight victory over the Wildcats (10-5, 3-1). UConn started the season 4-0, went 0-3 in the Maui Invitational and won all its games since.