Mark Few knew the Gonzaga Bulldogs were in for a true road environment as they prepared to travel across the country to play the UConn Huskies at the famous Mad

The main culprit Saturday? Late-game offensive issues that hurt Gonzaga last week in an overtime loss to Kentucky resurfaced three time zones away against UConn, a team that’s rediscovered its form since losing three straight at the Maui Invitational.

UConn freshman Liam McNeeley scored a career-best 26 points and led the Huskies to their third win over Gonzaga in the past 21 months.

Mark Few and the Gonzaga Bulldogs haven't been ones to shy away from a challenge when it comes to finding opponents to put on their nonconference schedule every

Tonight the Zags will try and get back in the win column against two-time defending champion Connecticut (ranked 18th, 7-3). The Huskies faltered at the Maui Invitational with three straight losses, but have bounced back since with wins over Baylor and Texas.

This season has been a rollercoaster ride of emotions for the two-time defending national champion UConn Men’s Basketball team.