No. 5 UConn doesn't need much motivation heading into its high-profile showdown against No. 15 Florida in the Jimmy V Classic on Tuesday in New York.

After all, the Huskies' quest for a three-peat came to a halt with a 77-75 setback to the Gators in the second round of the NCAA Tournament last March. Florida went on to win the national championship.

Alex Karaban scored 14 points in that game and added 12 on Friday as UConn (8-1) recorded its fourth straight win with an 83-59 home victory over East Texas A&M.

Freshman Eric Reibe collected 13 points, six rebounds and three blocks versus the Lions while starting in place of senior center Tarris Reed Jr. The latter, who is averaging 15.5 points and 8.2 rebounds to lead the team, sat out his second straight game and fourth in the last five c

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