Connecticut's dominance on the court was in full swing as they took down San Diego State, claiming their fifth NCAA men's basketball title with a convincing 76-59 win at NRG Stadium in Houston. The Huskies' victory marked an impressive comeback from their regular season, which saw them struggle with six losses in eight games.
Senior guard Tristen Newton led the team with 19 points and 10 rebounds, while junior forward Adama Sanogo chipped in with 17 points and 10 rebounds, earning him the title of Final Four Most Outstanding Player. The duo's impressive performances were instrumental in UConn's comeback from a slow start, as they went on to outscore San Diego State by 36-24 at halftime.
Despite struggling early, San Diego State made a push in the second half, narrowing the deficit to five points with just over two minutes left on the clock. However, the Huskies responded with an eight-point run, taking a comfortable lead and sealing their victory.
San Diego State's Keshad Johnson led the Aztecs' scoring effort with 14 points, but it was not enough to overcome UConn's depth and resilience. Coach Dan Hurley praised his team's confidence and leadership, citing players like Andre Jackson and Sanogo as key contributors to their success.
UConn's dominant performance in the tournament was no surprise, as they had won each of their six games by at least 10 points. The Huskies' women's teams have also enjoyed significant success, winning 11 basketball national titles.
For San Diego State, the loss served as a learning experience, with coach Brian Dutcher acknowledging that his team had to be "at our best" in order to compete against UConn. Meanwhile, UConn's players expressed gratitude and excitement at their championship win, with many hailing it as a family reunion for two cousins who have also recently achieved major success on the women's side.
With this victory, UConn joins an elite group of teams that have won five NCAA men's basketball championships, alongside UCLA, Kentucky, North Carolina, Duke, and Indiana. The Huskies' title marks their sixth since 1999 and adds to their rich history in the sport.
Senior guard Tristen Newton led the team with 19 points and 10 rebounds, while junior forward Adama Sanogo chipped in with 17 points and 10 rebounds, earning him the title of Final Four Most Outstanding Player. The duo's impressive performances were instrumental in UConn's comeback from a slow start, as they went on to outscore San Diego State by 36-24 at halftime.
Despite struggling early, San Diego State made a push in the second half, narrowing the deficit to five points with just over two minutes left on the clock. However, the Huskies responded with an eight-point run, taking a comfortable lead and sealing their victory.
San Diego State's Keshad Johnson led the Aztecs' scoring effort with 14 points, but it was not enough to overcome UConn's depth and resilience. Coach Dan Hurley praised his team's confidence and leadership, citing players like Andre Jackson and Sanogo as key contributors to their success.
UConn's dominant performance in the tournament was no surprise, as they had won each of their six games by at least 10 points. The Huskies' women's teams have also enjoyed significant success, winning 11 basketball national titles.
For San Diego State, the loss served as a learning experience, with coach Brian Dutcher acknowledging that his team had to be "at our best" in order to compete against UConn. Meanwhile, UConn's players expressed gratitude and excitement at their championship win, with many hailing it as a family reunion for two cousins who have also recently achieved major success on the women's side.
With this victory, UConn joins an elite group of teams that have won five NCAA men's basketball championships, alongside UCLA, Kentucky, North Carolina, Duke, and Indiana. The Huskies' title marks their sixth since 1999 and adds to their rich history in the sport.
they carried that team on their backs literally! and can we talk about san diego state's keshad johnson? 14 points ain't bad, but 2 mins left to save the game 
. coach dan hurley is all proud of his boys too, and rightfully so 
uconn's got some serious talent & depth. they're like a well-oiled machine 
. and can we talk about adama sanogo tho? he's like the ultimate example of hard work paying off - from being a top recruit to becoming one of the most dominant players in the tournament 
. uconn's got some serious bragging rights now, but more importantly, they're inspiring their fans & showing them that with perseverance & determination, anything is possible 
they played such a great game and deserved that win! tristen newton and adama sanogo were on fire 
it's amazing how far the team came from struggling early, that second half comeback was everything! 
coach dan hurley must be super proud of his guys, i mean who wouldn't be? 
congrats to uconn on their 5th ncaa title, can't wait to see what they do next season 
!! like, those Huskies r on fire rn! Senior guard Tristen Newton & junior forward Adama Sanogo are literally unstoppable 
I mean we all knew UConn had it in them after their comeback from a slow start. And yaaas they sealed the deal with an 8-point run in the last 2 minutes 
. Keshad Johnson is like the real MVP though 
. But in the end, UConn's depth & resilience won out.
. This win is literally a dream come true. And I gotta say, Coach Dan Hurley is lowkey the real MVP too 
. He knows how to build a team that's all about confidence & leadership 
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. Bring on the celebrations & the parades 
they had 6 losses in 8 games during reg season, that's pretty rough 
so like, how much of a comeback is this really? 
and 19 points from Newton and 17 from Sanogo, those numbers are cool i guess, but what about the rest of the team? were they even close to as good as that duo? 
u guys know what's crazy? UConn's dominance is like a breath of fresh air! they came from behind and still managed to crush it, and that senior duo Tristen Newton & Adama Sanogo is INSANE 
and San Diego State got a lot to learn from UConn's strategy... it's not just about individual talent, but about the whole squad coming together! 
dan hurley is like the best coach ever, he got those guys playin together like a well oiled machine 
they finally did it, uconn fans will be hyped for ages 
I mean, it's about time UConn got back on top. They've been a bit of a snooze fest this season, but hey, who needs excitement when you're coasting to the championship? 
Senior guard Tristen Newton is basically a superhero, and his co-star Adama Sanogo is just that extra special. I guess it's nice that they finally figured out how to work together for once... 
i'm not surprised though they've been dominating all tournament long 
. coach dan hurley must be so proud of his team for stayin calm & focused under pressure 
! tristen newton and adama sanogo are literally my heroes right now, their teamwork is everything 
still super proud of them for making it to the final 
UConn > San Diego State, no need to debate 
. No need for flashy moments or last-minute heroics, just steady progress & a willingness to learn from mistakes 
uconn is on fire right now! they were down and out but came back stronger than ever 
i'm so proud of them for not giving up when things got tough 