Liam McNeeley stats tonight - How did UConn freshman fare vs New Hampshire (Nov. 9)
UConn freshman Liam McNeeley had a so-so night offensively but still delivered a double-double of 10 points and 11 rebounds, helping the Huskies pull away in the second half for a 92-53 win over New Hampshire on Saturday night.
McNeeley, who is coming off a solid 18-point, 10-rebound stat line in the Huskies' game against Sacred Heart, wasn't at his usual self in offense, making two of his six attempts from the field, including 1-of-3 from way downtown. However, the 6-foot-7 Richardson, Texas native made 5-of-6 shots from the free-throw line in 29 minutes.
He pulled down three offensive boards for UConn, who used a 57-29 second-half surge to bury the Wildcats and grab its second straight win in the 2024-25 college basketball season.
McNeeley scored his first points on two free throws with 8:15 left in the first half. He made a layup with 11 seconds left to give the Huskies a 35-24 advantage after 20 minutes.
Dan Hurley and his men continued its surge in the second half and buried New Hampshire to pick up its second win of the season.
McNeeley hit a 3-pointer and made three of his four free-throw attempts. He sat out with the rest of the starters with 4:48 remaining when the game was already decided.
Below are Liam McNeeley's stats for the game against New Hampshire.
Liam McNeeley becomes first UConn player to open with two straight double-doubles since 2006
Freshman forward Liam McNeeley showed why he is important for UConn this season, picking up his second-straight double-double.
The 19-year-old player out of Montverde Academy became the first Huskies player to open with back-to-back double-doubles for a season since Jeff Adrien did it in 2006.
McNeeley is proving his worth in Dan Hurley's starting rotation, performing to his lofty billing as a five-star recruit. The up-and-coming star is providing NBA scouts a glimpse of what he can do on the court.
McNeeley, who is averaging 14.0 points, 10.5 rebounds and one assist per game, was named the Big East Preseason Freshman of the Year and on watch lists for the Julius Irving and Naismith Awards just before the season started.
McNeeley will aim for his third consecutive double-double in UConn's game against LeMoyne on Wednesday night.