In a highly anticipated NCAA Tournament game, the UConn Huskies (32-3, 21-2 Big East) faced off against the Northwestern Wildcats (22-11, 12-9 Big Ten). The Huskies, who were 13.5-point favorites going into the game, quickly took control, leading 11-2 in less than four minutes. By halftime, UConn had established a significant advantage with a score of 40-18. This performance by UConn is notable as it marks the 15th time a Big Ten team has been held under 20 points in the first half of an NCAA Tournament game, with the last occurrence being Northwestern's 19 points in the first half against FAU. The game's outcome was eagerly watched by Northeast and New England hoops fans, particularly those rooting for a potential Nutmeg State battle in Boston.
UConn CRUSHED Northwestern 40-18 in the first half. 😅 ✅ CONN -7.5 1H Spread ✅ CONN -600 1H ML ✅ U 63.5 1H Total Points Live Odds: 🟣 NW +25.5 🔵 CONN -25.5 ↕️ O/U 129.5 https://t.co/ee7uiDJqFv
Northwestern trails UConn 40-18 at the half. This is 15th time a Big Ten team has been held under 20 points in 1st half of an NCAA Tournament game. It last happened on Friday when Northwestern scored 19 points in 1st half vs FAU
After 20: #UConn 40, Northwestern 18. Not much else to say here that hasn’t already been mentioned by somebody on press row. If you’re a Northeast or New England hoops fan, you’re pulling for Yale tonight to set up a Nutmeg State battle Thursday night in Boston.
Well, we've got ourselves two blowouts here in Brooklyn tonight. At the half, it's UConn 40, Northwestern 18.
It's 11-2 UConn. Northwestern 1-of-8.
11-2 UConn less than four minutes in and this is ... not shaping up to be a fun Sunday night for Northwestern.
The UConn Huskies are 13.5-point favorites tonight against Northwestern. Can Northwestern upset Connecticut? For the odds and predictions 👇 https://t.co/q3kSDd5T7m
Northwestern Wildcats (22-11, 12-9 Big Ten) vs. UConn Huskies (32-3, 21-2 Big East) https://t.co/NStyWm5ojM