Karaban scores 27 points and sends UConn back to the Sweet 16 with 73-57 win over UCLA

UCLA's Xavier Booker (1) goes up for a dunk against UConn's Alex Karaban (11) and Malachi Smith (0) during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) (ASSOCIATED PRESS) UConn's Alex Karaban (11) tries to get past UCLA's Xavier Booker during the first half in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) (ASSOCIATED PRESS) UCLA's Skyy Clark reaches for a loose ball during the first half against UConn in the second round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt...