Shabazz Napier was battling a fever, had just one assist and six turnovers while watching an 18-point Connecticut lead shrink to eight on Monday night.
Then he decided to take over.
Napier scored seven points in an 11-2 run that put the game away and the fourth-ranked Huskies went on to beat Wagner 78-66, the 13th consecutive victory for the defending national champions.
Napier, who finished with 21 points, said his teammates were slowing the game down, and he decided enough was enough.
Jeremy Lamb added 20 points and seven rebounds for the Huskies (2-0), who have never lost a game at Gampel Pavilion during the months of November or December.
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