UConn survives, still rolling
UConn held off a furious Michigan State surge to keep its march alive and is now in position among the Final Four contenders after a tense advance ( ). The Huskies’ late-game poise has them pegged as one of the heavy hitters remaining—expect more close-call finishes on their path (cbssports.com).
UConn beat Michigan State 67-63 in the East Region Sweet 16 at Capital One Arena on March 27, 2026. (ncaa.com) Tarris Reed Jr. scored 20 points and Alex Karaban added 17 for UConn; Reed made four late free throws after entering the season shooting 59% from the line. (espn.com) Karaban’s late 3-pointer and a one-and-one with 22.5 seconds left helped create a three-point margin, and Reed’s rebound after Carson Cooper missed a free throw with 4.6 seconds remaining effectively sealed the victory. (espn.com) Michigan State erased an early 19-point deficit in the second half but finished just 4-of-16 from three-point range, limiting the Spartans’ comeback ceiling. (espn.com) UConn improved to 32-5 on the season while Michigan State finished 27-8; the Huskies entered the game as the No. 2 seed and the Spartans as the No. 3 seed in the East. (espn.com) The win sends UConn into Sunday’s East Regional final against top-seeded Duke for a trip to the Final Four. (espn.com)
