The University Huskies, with Taris Reed Jr. at the helm, are set to participate in the 2026 March Madness tournament, though it comes with some unusual circumstances.
On one hand, Dan Hurley’s squad can take pride in achieving a No. 2 seed after a solid 29-5 season that kicked off with a strong 22-1 record.
Yet, they stumbled towards the end, losing two of their last four games, with a notably harsh 72-52 defeat to St. John’s in the Big East tournament finals.
Next on their docket is a matchup against the 15th-seeded Furman Paladins, who have Alex Wilkins leading the charge. While their schedule wasn’t as challenging as UConn’s, there’s something crucial missing for the Huskies right now: a sense of pride.
For context, Furman wrapped up their season with a 22-12 record, finishing strong with three consecutive wins. Remember, they previously pulled off an upset against No. 4 Virginia in 2023, which makes them a formidable opponent.
Something to keep in mind: the winner of this matchup will go on to face the victor of the game between No. 7 UCLA and No. 10 University of Central Florida.
UConn vs. Furman start time
Mark your calendars: the UConn vs. Furman game is set to start at 10 PM ET on March 20.
How to watch UConn vs. Furman
If you don’t have cable, you’ll need a live TV streaming service to catch the action. There are options available for streaming UConn vs. Furman for free.
One option is to grab a free trial of DIRECTV. They offer a plan that includes all the channels you’ll want for March Madness, starting at $59.99 after a five-day free trial. There’s a bonus month of MySports Genre Pack as well.
Alternatively, Sling TV’s Orange + Entertainment Extra for one day is a great choice too. For just $5.99, you can access all that Sling TV Orange has to offer, including truTV.
NCAA Tournament 2026 main dates
- Round 1: March 19th-20th
- Round 2: March 21st-22nd
- Suite 16: March 26th-27th
- Elite 8: March 28th-29th
- Final 4: April 4th
- National Championship: April 6th
