UConn routs UCLA
UConn blew out UCLA 73-57 in a second-round game that showcased UConn’s depth and tournament readiness — it was a decisive, controlled win rather than a buzzer-beater. Highlights and crowd reactions are already buzzing online. (x.com)
Alex Karaban scored a career-high 27 points on 9-for-16 shooting (4‑for‑8 from 3) and made all five of his free throws in the game. (espn.com) Karaban’s four made 3-pointers pushed his career total, giving him the UConn program record for career 3-pointers with 284 made. (sports.yahoo.com) Braylon Mullins added 17 points and Tarris Reed Jr. finished with 10 points and a team‑high 13 rebounds, while UConn totaled 36 rebounds as a unit. (espn.com) UCLA got scoring from Xavier Booker (13), Eric Dailey Jr. (12) and Skyy Clark (11), and Donovan Dent posted 11 points and a team‑best 10 assists in what ended the Bruins’ season at 24‑12. (uclabruins.com) The game swung on a decisive UConn run late — UConn closed with a 15‑3 spurt over the final seven minutes after UCLA had cut the lead to four on an 8‑0 push earlier in the second half. (uclabruins.com) Coach Dan Hurley said the team “becomes very dangerous” after getting through the first weekend, and Karaban added he “came back here to win,” framing the performance as a veteran response. (abcnews.com) UConn improved to 31‑5 and will face No. 3 Michigan State in the East Regional Sweet 16 on Friday, March 27 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., with tipoff scheduled for about 9:45 p.m. ET. (mlive.com) Actor Bill Murray, who has been visible at UConn games to support his son Luke Murray (an assistant coach), was in the crowd and was photographed cheering during UConn’s late run. (usatoday.com)
