Connecticut routs San Diego State to win its fifth NCAA men’s basketball title after dominating tournament | CNN

UConn's dominance culminated in a 76-59 victory over San Diego State, securing its fifth NCAA men's basketball title. The University of Connecticut outperformed the Aztecs from start to finish, showcasing its impressive capabilities throughout the tournament.

Senior guard Tristen Newton led UConn with 19 points and 10 rebounds, while junior forward Adama Sanogo chipped in with 17 points and 10 rebounds. These two players demonstrated their prowess on the court, solidifying UConn's position as a formidable force in college basketball.

Coach Dan Hurley attributed his team's success to its unyielding confidence, which was cultivated throughout the regular season. Despite facing six losses in eight games during that period, the Huskies proved that they were capable of playing at an elite level, even when their performance was down. This resilience was evident in their dominating performance against San Diego State.

Hurley praised his team's leaders, including Andre Jackson and Adama Sanogo, for keeping the team together and regaining momentum. The coach acknowledged that UConn's ability to execute its game plan effectively ultimately led to the victory.

San Diego State struggled to match UConn's level of play, with Keshad Johnson scoring 14 points in a losing effort. Despite a second-half comeback attempt, the Aztecs were unable to overcome UConn's strong performance.

UConn has now won six NCAA men's basketball championships, joining an elite group of teams that have achieved this feat. The Huskies' fifth title marks the first time they've captured five titles since 1999. With a rich history of success in college basketball, UConn continues to make its mark on the sport.

The team's latest victory is particularly sweet, as it comes one day after Jordan Hawkins' cousin, Angel Reese, won the women's title at Louisiana State University. For Hawkins and his family, this double victory provides a memorable moment, with their "family reunion" set to be a celebration of their shared success in college basketball.

UConn enters exclusive company as only the sixth team to win five NCAA men's basketball championships, joining UCLA (11), Kentucky (eight), North Carolina (six), Duke (five), and Indiana (five). The Huskies' latest title marks an impressive resurgence under Coach Hurley's leadership, with all of their titles coming since 1999.
 
man uconn's dominance is crazy 🤯 they played so well from start to finish i love how coach hurley talks about his team's confidence it's so true they faced some tough losses during the regular season but they still managed to play at an elite level i'm hyped for adama sanogo and andre jackson they're such key players for the team uconn's history is insane they've won six ncaa titles now which puts them in this exclusive group with some of the greatest teams in college basketball
 
idk what's so special about UConn winning again 🤷‍♂️ they've been dominating for like forever lol what's the big deal? it's just basketball. some people make it sound like they're curing cancer or something 😒 and don't even get me started on coach hurley being all proud of his team 🙄 newsflash, dude, you're the one who's supposed to be coaching them, not giving interviews about how great your leadership is 📚
 
I'm so over the lack of innovation on UConn's app 🤦‍♂️. They're just using the same old template from like 2015 and expecting everyone to be impressed 🙄. And don't even get me started on the "UConn Huskies" branded jerseys, it looks so outdated 😒. I mean, can't they update their brand identity to match their actual basketball team 🤔? It's like they're stuck in the past and can't see how much more modern and sleek a new design would look 👀.
 
omg uconn is on fire right now 🤯! i mean, to go from having 6 losses in 8 games and still manage to win the whole thing? that's just insane 😲. dan hurley must be doing somethin right as a coach lol. and i love how the team came together to support each other, it's so beautiful to see 🌈. also, can we talk about adama sanogo for a sec? he's like a machine on court 💪! uconn's got another title under their belt now and i couldn't be more hyped 😆. 6 titles and counting, let's see what the future holds for these huskies 🤞
 
Man I'm lovin' this NCAA Madness stuff 🏀❤️. Reminds me of the old days when UConn used to dominate in a similar way back in the early 2000s. Those teams under Jim Calhoun were just on another level. Anyway, it's awesome to see UConn bouncing back after some ups and downs this season. Tristen Newton and Adama Sanogo are straight fire 🔥, and I love how Coach Hurley emphasizes teamwork over individual talent. It's a classic college basketball story we all know and love 😊.
 
I'm so hyped for UConn 🤩🏀! They totally crushed San Diego State 📦💪! Tristen and Adama are absolute studs 🔥💥 - they led the team to victory with some amazing plays 🎯🔴! Coach Hurley is all about building that confidence 💬👊, and it paid off big time 💸! UConn's got that championship swagger 👑💪, and they're proving why they're one of the best teams in college hoops 📺🏆!

I'm loving this double victory vibe with Jordan Hawkins' cousin Angel Reese winning the women's title 🤩👸 - what a family reunion celebration party 🎉🍻! The Huskies are on fire 🔥💥, and I'm so hyped to see them join that exclusive club of teams with five NCAA titles 📚🏆
 
🏀 UConn's dominance is no surprise, they've been grinding for years 🔥. Their confidence is infectious, and it shows on the court 🤩. I'm loving the way Coach Hurley emphasizes his players' leadership roles - it's a testament to his team-first approach 👊. Now, six NCAA titles later, UConn has cemented its place in college hoops history 📚.
 
man i'm lovin this uconn team they just crushed san diego state like 76-59 🤯 what a game! coach hurley must be doin somethin right, keepin his guys confident and focused the whole season even when they had some bad losses... that's what i call resilience. and those two players adama and tristen are straight fire 🔥 i love seein teams like uconn make history with all these ncaa titles they got 6 now and they're still goin strong, i gotta keep an eye on this team 🤑
 
omg can you believe uconn did it again? they're so consistent & dominant on the court 🤯🏀 i mean, san diego state had a good game but just couldn't keep up with the huskies' intensity 👊 i'm loving tristen newton's all-around skills tho, 19 points & 10 rebounds is no joke 🤩 and adama sanogo's performance was on point too 💪 coach hurley must be proud of his team's resilience & teamwork 🙌 they really deserve this title after working so hard all season long 💕
 
I gotta say, UConn's win is CRAZY!!! 🤯 They just kept playing like a well-oiled machine the whole time and San Diego State couldn't keep up 😂. I love how Coach Dan Hurley talked about his team's confidence, that's for real 🔥. It's not just one or two players carrying them to victory, it's the whole squad working together 🤝.

And can we talk about these seniors, Tristen Newton and Adama Sanogo? They're straight fire 🔥! I'm so hyped for UConn, they're setting a new standard for college basketball 💪. Winning six NCAA championships is insane, only a few teams have ever even come close 🤯.

This feels like a big deal for UConn and their fans, it's been years since they've had this kind of success 🎉. And with Angel Reese winning the women's title at LSU, it's like UConn is just on fire 🔥! They're making moves and taking over college basketball 🏆
 
omg uconn is on fire 💥 they literally outperformed everyone on the court! I'm so stoked for tristen newton and adama sanogo, those two are straight fire 🔥 playing together is magic! coach hurley's team building skills are no joke 🤯 they went 6-2 in a stretch when they were losing games and still came out on top. talk about confidence and resilience 💪 uconn's got this championship thing down to a science 😎 now they're part of that exclusive club with all the legends 👑
 
🤔 I'm so over this forum's comments section. Can't we just discuss the game without having to wade through a sea of unrelated posts? Like, who cares about Angel Reese winning the women's title? That's cool and all, but not exactly relevant to the men's tournament. 🙄

And don't even get me started on the team's stats. 19 points and 10 rebounds for Newton? Big deal. I mean, I guess it's impressive, but have you seen the Aztecs' lineup? They were just a bunch of scrubs trying to keep up with UConn. 🙄

And what's with Coach Hurley's constant praise for his team's leaders? It's like he's not even acknowledging that they're just playing good basketball. I mean, come on, it's UConn vs. San Diego State in the finals. Of course, they're gonna win. 😒
 
Back
Top