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 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.