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UConn Advances in NCAA Tournament With 13th Straight Win, Faces Top-Seeded Florida Next

The Huskies defeated Oklahoma 67-59 in the first round, extending their tournament winning streak as they aim for a historic third consecutive title.

UConn center Tarris Reed Jr., left, scores in front of Oklahoma forward Mohamed Wague, right, during the first half in the first round of the NCAA college basketball tournament, Friday, March 21, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
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Overview

  • UConn secured a 67-59 victory over Oklahoma in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, continuing their quest for a third consecutive championship.
  • Alex Karaban played a pivotal role, scoring 13 points, including a critical late-game 3-pointer and floater to seal the win.
  • Solo Ball led UConn in scoring with 14 points, while Liam McNeeley struggled offensively, making only 2 of 13 shots.
  • Oklahoma's Jeremiah Fears stood out with 20 points, but the team’s poor shooting—32.1% from the field and 3-for-17 from beyond the arc—proved costly.
  • UConn now prepares to face No. 1 seed Florida on Sunday, a dominant team led by Walter Clayton Jr., who scored 23 points in their 95-69 first-round victory over Norfolk State.