Top-seeded and defending NCAA champion UConn advanced to the Elite Eight with another double-digit victory, beating San Diego State at TD Garden. UConn was backed by a virtual home crowd — Boston is about 90 miles from their Connecticut, campus.
UConn guard Stephon Castle roars while dunking against San Diego State during the second half of the Sweet 16 college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament, Thursday, March 28, 2024, in Boston. Stephon Castle had 16 points and 11 rebounds for the defending NCAA champions, and the top-seeded Huskies advanced to the Elite Eight with another double-digit victory, beating San Diego State 82-52 on Thursday night at TD Garden in a rematch of last year’s title game.
“I think the group, we have killer instincts. We play every possession with great desperation,” Hurley said. “Obviously, we’re very comfortable in tournament play.” UConn is the first defending champion to reach the Elite Eight since Florida won it all in 2006 and '07. No team has won repeat titles since.
UConn center Donovan Clingan, center, slams a dunk against San Diego State during the second half of the Sweet 16 college basketball game at TD Garden.
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