Huskies’ Quest for Historic Three-Peat Ends in March Madness
UConn Huskies’ pursuit of a historic March Madness three-peat concluded abruptly with a 77-75 loss to the Florida Gators.
The national champions (24-11) were eliminated in the second round of this year’s NCAA Tournament. The No. 1 seed Gators (32-4) dashed their aspirations for a third consecutive championship in a captivating matchup on Sunday afternoon.
Dan Hurley’s No. 8 seed team aimed to become the first men’s program to achieve a three-peat since UCLA’s dominant streak of seven straight titles in the 1960s and 70s, should they have triumphed again in 2025.
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However, a stellar performance from Florida, spearheaded by star guard Walter Clayton Jr., ensured UCLA remains the sole men’s team to accomplish this remarkable feat.
Clayton Jr. Leads Gators to Victory
Clayton Jr., a first-team All-America selection, amassed 23 points, three rebounds, and one assist in the Gators’ impressive victory at North Carolina’s PNC Arena.
Alijah Martin contributed 18 points, while Will Richard added 15.
Top Performances for UConn
For UConn, Liam McNeeley (22 points) and Alex Karaban (14 points) registered their highest scores in the defeat.
Gators Advance to Sweet 16
Florida advances to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2017. They are set to face Colorado State or Maryland in the West Region semifinals in San Francisco.
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UConn’s bid for a historic March Madness three-peat is over following a 75-70 defeat to Florida