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UConn's Dan Hurley Expects 'a Bloodbath' vs This NCAA Tournament Opponent

UConn's Dan Hurley Expects 'a Bloodbath' vs This NCAA Tournament Opponent

Summary

The Connecticut Huskies, seeded No. 2, are preparing to face the No. 3 Michigan State Spartans in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16. UConn's coach, Dan Hurley, hopes for a potential matchup against the No. 5 St. John's Red Storm in the next round, which would be their fourth meeting this season.

Key Facts

  • UConn is the No. 2 seed facing Michigan State in the Sweet 16.
  • The game will happen on Friday in Washington, D.C.
  • Coach Dan Hurley hopes to face St. John's in the Elite Eight.
  • UConn and St. John's have played three times this season; St. John's won two of those games.
  • UConn won one of the matches against St. John's with a 72–40 score.
  • St. John's must first play No. 1 seed Duke before a possible match with UConn.
  • The last match between UConn and St. John’s ended in a 72–52 win for St. John’s during the Big East Championship.
  • UConn is favored slightly by DraftKings Sportsbook against Michigan State.

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