New York, New York – March will remain at the University of Connecticut.
On Sunday night, UW swept the floor at No. 9 Northwestern and won 75-58. The win came just days after the Huskies defeated Stetson by 39 points, 91-52.
Last year, as UW was headed for its fifth national championship, the then-fourth-seeded Huskies’ smallest margin of victory in the tournament came in a 72-59 victory over No. 5 Miami. The difference was 13 points.
The maximum margin of victory for the 2023 tournament was 28.
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Tristen Newton #2 of the Connecticut Huskies and Connecticut react during the first half of a game against the Northwestern Wildcats in the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Barclays Center in New York on March 24, 2024. – Hassan Diarra of the Huskies #10 City. (Jamie Schwabelow/NCAA Photo via Getty Images)
Since last year, UConn has defeated its opponents in the NCAA Tournament by an average of 22 points.
The ninth-seeded Wildcats didn’t have any advantage, shooting 25.8 percent from the floor (0-of-6 from deep). The Huskies more than doubled that number in his first 20 minutes. Despite making only 2 of 11 from three, he made 14 of 19 from inside the perimeter. In total, it was 53.3% in the first half.
UW’s lead eventually grew to 30 points, but the Wildcats still had a little life in them, cutting the lead to 16 points with 5:25 left. Despite Northwestern’s efforts, Collegiate Con was able to hold off a second-half rally.
Alex Karaban #11 of the Connecticut Huskies reacts during the first half of a game against the Northwestern Wildcats in the second round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament at Barclays Center on March 24, 2024 in New York City. . (Jamie Schwabelow/NCAA Photo via Getty Images)
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Tristen Newton led the way with 20 points and 10 assists, while Donovan Clingan led the way with 14 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists. Cam Spencer also added 11 points.
Of course, head coach Dan Hurley said he hopes to keep winning by such a large margin.
“But it’s tough…” he admits. But “some guys had 14, 14, 8, and point guards had 20 and 10. When you have that level of quality, it’s hard to lose.”
Connecticut Huskies No. 12 Cam Spencer reacts during the first half of the game against the Northwestern Wildcats during the second round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Barclays Center in New York City on March 24, 2024. (Jamie Schwabelow/NCAA Photo via Getty Images)
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Northwestern’s fifth-year senior Boo Bouie struggled in his final game as a Wildcat, hitting just 2-of-15 from the floor. Still, when he was ejected for the final time, Northwestern fans gave him a standing ovation as he shared a long hug with head coach Chris Collins.
While the Wildcats return home, the Huskies return to the Sweet 16 for the 20th time in program history. This is the first time he has advanced to the round in consecutive seasons since reaching the round five in a row from 2002 to 2006.
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