FINALS WATCH: UConn goes on big run after slow start, takes comfortable lead on Florida

Published September 13, 2015

CORRECTS LOCATION TO ARLINGTON, INSTEAD OF DALLAS - Florida forward Casey Prather shoots as Connecticut forward Phillip Nolan (0) and Florida's Patric Young (4) look on during the first half of an NCAA Final Four tournament college basketball semifinal Saturday, April 5, 2014, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Chris Steppig, Pool) (The Associated Press)

Connecticut has pushed out to a comfortable lead after falling behind by 12 points against Florida early in the first half.

The Huskies went on a 27-6 run for a 31-22 edge on the overall top seed capped by a 3-pointer from Shabazz Napier early in the second half. With 11:22 remaining they still held a 39-31 lead.

DeAndre Daniels led everyone with 10 points and six rebounds in the first half.

Casey Prather had seven first-half points to lead the Gators, who were 2 of 11 over the final 9 minutes and shot 35 percent in the first half.

— Schuyler Dixon — https://twitter.com/apschuyler

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