UConn Dominates San Diego State to Win Fifth NCAA Men's Basketball Title
In a dominating performance, the University of Connecticut won its fifth men's basketball national title with a convincing 76-59 victory over San Diego State University at NRG Stadium in Houston. This marks UConn's sixth team to achieve this impressive feat, joining an elite group that includes UCLA (11 titles), Kentucky (eight titles), North Carolina (six titles), Duke (five titles) and Indiana (five titles).
Senior guard Tristen Newton led the charge with 19 points and 10 rebounds, while junior forward Adama Sanogo chipped in with 17 points and 10 rebounds. The duo played a crucial role in UConn's decisive win, as they outscored their opponents by a total of 36-24 at halftime.
San Diego State put up a good fight, but ultimately succumbed to the Huskies' superior playmaking and teamwork. The Aztecs struggled with free throws and missed 12 consecutive shots from the field in an 11-minute stretch, allowing UConn to take control of the game.
"We battled back to five in the second half, but gave them too much separation," San Diego State coach Brian Dutcher said. "We had to be at our best. We weren't at our best. A lot had to do with UConn."
UConn's defense was equally impressive, holding San Diego State to just 32 points. The Huskies' ability to make key plays and capitalize on their opponents' mistakes ultimately sealed the win.
For UConn coach Dan Hurley, this victory is a testament to his team's hard work and dedication. "We weren't ranked going into the year so we had the chip on our shoulder," he said. "We knew the level that we could play at, even through those dark times."
UConn has now won its sixth national title since 1999, with all five of UConn's titles coming under coach Jim Calhoun or his successor Kevin Ollie. This latest victory puts the Huskies in rarefied air as only the sixth team to achieve this impressive feat.
The win marked a special moment for several Huskies players, including junior forward Adama Sanogo and senior guard Jordan Hawkins. Sanogo, who was named Final Four Most Outstanding Player, expressed his gratitude to his teammates and coaches, while Hawkins talked about sharing the experience with his cousin, Angel Reese of Louisiana State University, who won the women's title just a day earlier.
With this latest championship, UConn solidifies its reputation as one of college basketball's elite programs. The Huskies' ability to consistently perform at a high level has earned them a spot alongside some of the sport's most storied franchises.
In a dominating performance, the University of Connecticut won its fifth men's basketball national title with a convincing 76-59 victory over San Diego State University at NRG Stadium in Houston. This marks UConn's sixth team to achieve this impressive feat, joining an elite group that includes UCLA (11 titles), Kentucky (eight titles), North Carolina (six titles), Duke (five titles) and Indiana (five titles).
Senior guard Tristen Newton led the charge with 19 points and 10 rebounds, while junior forward Adama Sanogo chipped in with 17 points and 10 rebounds. The duo played a crucial role in UConn's decisive win, as they outscored their opponents by a total of 36-24 at halftime.
San Diego State put up a good fight, but ultimately succumbed to the Huskies' superior playmaking and teamwork. The Aztecs struggled with free throws and missed 12 consecutive shots from the field in an 11-minute stretch, allowing UConn to take control of the game.
"We battled back to five in the second half, but gave them too much separation," San Diego State coach Brian Dutcher said. "We had to be at our best. We weren't at our best. A lot had to do with UConn."
UConn's defense was equally impressive, holding San Diego State to just 32 points. The Huskies' ability to make key plays and capitalize on their opponents' mistakes ultimately sealed the win.
For UConn coach Dan Hurley, this victory is a testament to his team's hard work and dedication. "We weren't ranked going into the year so we had the chip on our shoulder," he said. "We knew the level that we could play at, even through those dark times."
UConn has now won its sixth national title since 1999, with all five of UConn's titles coming under coach Jim Calhoun or his successor Kevin Ollie. This latest victory puts the Huskies in rarefied air as only the sixth team to achieve this impressive feat.
The win marked a special moment for several Huskies players, including junior forward Adama Sanogo and senior guard Jordan Hawkins. Sanogo, who was named Final Four Most Outstanding Player, expressed his gratitude to his teammates and coaches, while Hawkins talked about sharing the experience with his cousin, Angel Reese of Louisiana State University, who won the women's title just a day earlier.
With this latest championship, UConn solidifies its reputation as one of college basketball's elite programs. The Huskies' ability to consistently perform at a high level has earned them a spot alongside some of the sport's most storied franchises.
meanwhile i think san diego state got robbed the aztecs had like 2-3 good looks at hoops in that stretch and just choked up the rest of the game was pretty one sided tbh
. Like, they put up a good fight and all, but when you're down by 36 points at halftime, it's hard to come back from that 
. And don't get me wrong, UConn was solid on defense, but I think the Aztecs got a little too aggressive and started taking some bad shots 
. Still, props to Coach Hurley and the Huskies for another chip on their shoulder - they're definitely proving themselves as one of the top teams out there 
. And hey, Adama Sanogo is straight fire right now 
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I mean, their defense was straight fire 
. I'm glad Dan Hurley is getting the recognition he deserves as a coach, his team has been working so hard all season long 
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. Can't wait to see what they do next season, maybe another title? 
Back in my day... er, not that I'm old 
, but seriously, UConn's dominance is something special. They deserve all the praise and accolades 
its not easy to do that especially when you're not ranked going into the year. UConn has such a great team culture and it shows in how they work together and make big plays when it matters most. I'm def gonna watch some of the highlights from this game soon 
meanwhile san diego state gave it their all but just couldn't keep up 
i've been meaning to hit up that new spot downtown that serves this crazy good Korean BBQ pizza, but like, it's been raining all week and i'm still waiting for the sun to come out again 
anyway, have you guys seen those vids of cats playing the piano? they're literally so funny 
my cat at home is trying to "help" me type on my laptop by sitting on my keyboard 
. Tristen Newton and Adama Sanogo were unstoppable 
. Coach Hurley must be so proud of his squad 
, leading the charge with 17 points and 10 rebounds.
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. And with players like Sanogo and Hawkins leading the charge, there's no doubt they'll be back next year. Bring it on! 
. but seriously though, coach hurley is like a republican strategist - he knows how to make key plays and capitalize on his opponents' mistakes 
. meanwhile san diego state is like the democrats in the first term - all hype no substance 
. Don't get me wrong, it was a bit one-sided game, but you can't take away from the Huskies' dedication and teamwork 
. Congrats to the entire Huskies squad, especially the seniors who've made it to this point 
! Five ncaa titles in like what 15 yrs? thats insane!! i mean, those coaches from before jim calhoun and kevin ollie are legends 
. and adama sanogo is like wow! final four mopa? he's gonna make nba 
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UConn just won its 5th NCAA Men's Basketball Title and it's lit 
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They totally destroyed San Diego State on both ends of the court. I love how they said UConn wasn't even ranked going into the year, but they still managed to dominate like a pro 