UConn wins defensive battle, 61-46 over Manhattan

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Christian Vital scored 13 points and pulled down eight rebounds as UConn shook off a slow start to beat Manhattan 61-46 on Saturday night.
Alterique Gilbert added 12 points and Josh Carlton had 11 for the Huskies (8-3).
Freshman Warren Williams had 10 points to lead the Jaspers (2-8), who have lost five straight since beating UNC Ashville on Nov. 18.
UConn led 25-15 after an ugly first half that saw both teams shoot under 30 percent from the floor. The Huskies shot 48