Freshman Kaosi Chijioke recorded his first career double-double as the University of Hartford men's basketball team concluded the 2023-24 campaign with an 89-80 loss to Commonwealth Coast Conference for University of New England Saturday inside the Chase Family Arena at Reich Family Pavilion. UNE scored 13 of 18 points early in the second half to open up the first double-figure lead of the game, 61-49, eventually growing to as much as 14 with 12 minutes remaining. Despite Hartford's response, UNE secured the victory and held the lead, with graduate Trayon Rumley and freshman Henry Herman both concluding with 15 points. Chijioke also tallied 14 points with 10 rebounds, Jaylen Brown added 13 points, and senior Beluolisah Oranye battled through an injury for 11 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. Statistically, Freshman Stephen Akwiwu set a freshman record of 8.0 rebounds per game and finished in the Top 10 in six other categories, while Freshman Henry Herman finished with 75 assists, ranking fourth on the freshman list. Chijioke has pulled down double-digit rebounds seven times this season. The team finished the 2023-24 season 7-18 overall, 5-13 against CCC opponents.

By the Numbers
  • UNE scored 13 of 18 points early in the second half to open up the first double-figure lead of the game, 61-49
  • Hartford finished the 2023-24 season 7-18 overall, 5-13 against CCC opponents
  • Stephen Akwiwu set a freshman record of 8.0 rebounds per game and finished in the Top 10 in six other categories
  • Chijioke has pulled down double-digit rebounds seven times this season
State of Play
  • UNE secured an 89-80 victory over University of Hartford in the final game of the 2023-24 season
  • The team finished the season 7-18 overall, 5-13 against CCC opponents
  • Chijioke recorded his first career double-double in the game
Bottom Line

University of Hartford men's basketball team concluded the 2023-24 season with an 89-80 loss to UNE, with notable performances from freshman Kaosi Chijioke and insights into the team's overall season performance.