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Tarris Reed Jr.’s Dominant Double-Double Propels No. 2 UConn Past Furman in NCAA Thriller

Tarris Reed Jr.'s Dominant Double-Double Propels No. 2 UConn Past Furman in NCAA Thriller

In a night that felt like a rollercoaster of emotions at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, the UConn Huskies barely edged out a gritty Furman squad, 82-71, thanks to a staggering display from Tarris Reed Jr. With 31 points and an eye-popping 27 rebounds, Reed didn’t just play—he dominated in a way that hasn’t been seen in March Madness since the legendary Elvin Hayes back in ’68. Yet, what makes this tale even juicier is how Furman, a true underdog with a surprising knack for 3-pointers, kept the pressure mountin’ almost the entire game before UConn finally pulled away. Add in injuries to key Huskies players, a vibrant crowd, and that infectious Furman chant echoing through the arena—it’s a classic March upset attempt that almost rewrote the script. But in the end, resilience and grit prevailed for UConn, who now set their sights on UCLA in the East Region’s next chapter. LEARN MORE

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