UConn turns to veteran Alex Karaban, downs UCLA to reach Sweet 16

PHILADELPHIA -- Alex Karaban has seen his role evolve across 147 games at UConn, from a supporting role as a freshman to a key shooter and connector on offense and, now, the senior leader.

On Sunday, the Huskies asked him for something different. With others struggling and their season on the line, they needed Karaban to carry their offense.

Karaban responded with a career-high 27 points, freshman Braylon Mullins added 17 and No. 2 seed UConn took down No. 7 seed UCLA 73-57 to return to the Sweet 16.