UConn and San Diego State faced off in the Sweet 16 in a rematch of the 2023 NCAA Championship game. UConn dominated the game, leading 40-31 at halftime and eventually winning 82-52. Cam Spencer led UConn with 18 points, while Jaedon LeDee scored 18 for San Diego State. UConn's victory marks their ninth consecutive NCAA Tournament win by an average of 22.9 points.
UConn has covered in 9 straight NCAA tournament games.
A dominant run for the Huskies 😳 #MarchMadness @UConnMBB https://t.co/nZSFNzhTgT
UConn has been DOMINANT this March Madness 🤯 (h/t @jeffborzello, @TheAthletic) https://t.co/rqk4NemCEW
Top-seeded UConn beats San Diego State by 30 to reach Elite 8 | Click on the image to read the full story https://t.co/b7z13VucBg
UConn has won their last nine tournament games by at least 13+ points or more. The Huskies are on a historical run. https://t.co/daGNWbxAoc
.@UConnMBB has won nine straight NCAA Tournament games by double digits.
Another surgical victory for #1 @UConnMBB as the Huskies roll to an 82-53 win over San Diego State in the @NCAA East Regional Semifinal before a terrific crowd @tdgarden Spencer 18, Newton 17, Castle 16 to lead UConn - On the the #Elite8 @wbz https://t.co/35YcNjZG4l
Top-seeded UConn blows through another opponent, beating San Diego State 82-52 to reach Elite Eight https://t.co/vYrxKDxmhs
UConn didn’t have much trouble handling San Diego State in Thursday night’s rematch of last year’s national championship game. The Huskies prevailed, 82-52, in a Sweet 16 rout at TD Garden. https://t.co/oT9UxYEENh
UConn is 9-0 in NCAA Tournament the past 2 seasons with a +22.9 point per game scoring margin with every win by 13+ points. Huskies haven't trailed in 2nd half in last 7 of those games
UConn is the first defending champ to reach the Elite Eight since Florida in 2007. The last 4 times the champs had lost in the Sweet 16. https://t.co/iP530s5U0h
.@UConnMBB has won NINE straight NCAA Tournament games by at least 13 points 😳 https://t.co/SWOrPRCBgt
UConn is the first reigning national champion to advance to the Elite 8 since Florida in '06/'07. https://t.co/XnWE5bbqNx
UConn has covered 9 straight NCAA Tournament games, winning all by 13+ points
UConn is moving on to the Elite 8 as they DOMINATE San Diego State in the championship rematch 🔥 https://t.co/ar3WHU24V4
UCONN IS MOVING ON TO THE ELITE EIGHT‼️ The Huskies are the first defending champs to reach the Elite Eight since Florida in 2007, who repeated as champions 👀 https://t.co/rc5pt6jzVc
The @UConnMBB have not been challenged in their last 9 @MarchMadnessMBB games. Unbelievable domination by @dhurley15 ‘s Huskies winning ALL of them by double figures.
UCONN wins by 30❗️ Huskies are Elite Eight bound https://t.co/IT9USrNpFl
UConn’s margin of victory in their last 9 NCAA tournament games: +24 +15 +23 +28 +13 +17 +39 +17 +30 Silly.
FINAL: UConn 82, San Diego State 52 A nine-point game flips when UConn outscores San Diego State - a great program, with incredible players - 42-19 in the second half IS THIS REAL LIFE?! UConn becomes the first defending champ sine 2007 to advance to the Elite Eight. INSANE. https://t.co/1MihpKKdBY
UConn takes down San Diego State by 30 in the National Championship rematch 😤 https://t.co/Wc4YF6TlOu
FINAL: UConn 82, San Diego State 50 A nine-point game flips when UConn outscores San Diego State - a great program, with incredible players - 42-19 in the second half IS THIS REAL LIFE?! UConn becomes the first defending champ sine 2007 to advance to the Elite Eight. INSANE. https://t.co/qwe8kesU7R
In 9 NCAA games since last year, @UConnMBB has won by an average margin of 22.9 points. What a run of dominance.
UConn is three wins from history. Beat overmatched San Diego State, 82-52. Nine straight tournament wins by an average of 22.8 points. Just silly stuff.
FINAL: No. 1 UConn 82, No. 5 San Diego State 52 The Huskies have won their three NCAA tournament games this year by an average of 28.7 points. They've won their last nine NCAA tournament games, including last year, by an average of 22.9 points.
UConn now has defeated its first three tournament opponents by an average of 28.7 points per game. The only NCAA champion since 1985 with a higher average margin of victory through three rounds is Kentucky in 1996 at 31 points per game.
UConn beats San Diego State 82-52 to become first defending champion to reach the Elite Eight since Florida did it in 2007 on the way to winning back-to-back titles
San Diego State just broke 20 for the second half. That’s the only consequence of the final seconds, as #UConn decimated the Aztecs to reach a second straight Elite 8, 82-52 the final score. Iowa State or Illinois for the Huskies on Saturday. #BleedBlue
UConn defeats San Diego State and advances to the Elite 8! https://t.co/Iurcb00Heq
(1) UCONN DOMINATES AGAIN 🐺 The Huskies advance to the #Elite8 with another double-digit win over (5) San Diego State 82-52 👏 #MarchMadness https://t.co/12OeVXZVjJ
Defending champion UConn routs San Diego State, 82-52, and awaits either Iowa State or Illinois in Saturday's Elite Eight.
Final UConn 82, San Diego State 52 Cam Spencer 18, Tristen Newton 17 and Stephon Castle 16 for the Huskies. Jaedon LeDee 18 and Micah Parrish 10 for the Aztecs. It was 40-31 Huskies at the half, then UConn dominated in the second to advance to the Elite Eight once again.
UCONN has been DOMINANT in these last 2 tournaments so far 😤 https://t.co/Qh9HcGFzji
They’re going down the stretch, as Brian Dutcher’s timeout with 4:30 left has become the floater. Might be the latest one I’ve ever noticed, @JonathanJWagner. Anyway, it’s all #UConn, who has held San Diego State to just 14 points after halftime. Huskies 71, Aztecs 45.
The Huskies continue to ROLL 🐺 #MarchMadness @UConnMBB https://t.co/55C3AZiP3J
Yeah, this game's over. San Diego State hung around early, but it's been all UConn in the second half.
UConn and San Diego State are facing off in a championship rematch. Follow along with live updates from TD Garden: https://t.co/4qxLQZPwaJ
San Diego State isn’t really doing much wrong either. #UConn is just that damn good. The Huskies flipped the switch I mentioned in the first half and are crashing the offensive glass like Ricky Stenhouse in a Cup race, up 16 at the U12. It’s 55-39 with 11:35 to play. #BleedBlue
UConn is crushing San Diego State on the glass. Lead is up to 16. Game feels about over. 11:35 left.
UConn leads San Diego State 40-31 at half. Huskies looking to become first defending champion to reach the Elite Eight since Florida did it in 2007 on the way to winning back-to-back titles
#1 @UConnMBB leading @Aztec_MBB 40-31 at the break. 🏀 Cam Spencer leads the Huskies with 16 pts 🏀 Jaedon Ledee leads SDSU with 15 pts @MarchMadnessMBB @wbz https://t.co/ThHwTRpeTf
UConn leads San Diego State, 40-31, at halftime. Cam Spencer 16 for the Huskies, including a big 3 in the final minute. Jaedon LeDee 15 for the Aztecs. Huskies have a 28-16 edge on the glass. Aztecs have three blocks and Huskies none.
Spencer beating the horn is a 5-point swing that might hurt San Diego State, but then again, I said that a couple other times already in this half. It’s not often that #UConn gets tested this hard, but the Aztecs have made the champs work for their 40-31 halftime lead. #GoAztecs
HALFTIME: No. 1 UConn 40, No. 5 San Diego State 31 Huge 3 by Cam Spencer to end the half & give the Huskies some separation. UConn made just four of its last 22 shots from the floor, but SDSU couldn't close the gap. Jaedon LeDee has been terrific, 15 points. Clingan struggling.
UConn leads San Diego State, 40-31, at the half. Spencer has 16. Shaky second foul on Ledee hurt SDSU.
Good on San Diego State for staying within striking distance after teetering there early, but, whoa boy, UConn is a monster, man.
This Aztec defense! If only they can finish on these offensive rebounds, they’d be up right now. UConn has been held scoreless it’s past nine possessions. 33-29 Huskies with 3:34 remaining in the first half. TBS.
I'll say this about UConn-San Diego State: UConn shows up to the arena every night looking for a fight. Every team *thinks* they're ready. There are maybe 10 teams - maybe - in the country ready to fight back. San Diego State is one UConn 33, SDSU 28 nearing halftime
Enormous four minutes and change coming up for SDSU. Heading into the break within a possession or two despite UConn shooting the lights out for the good part of the half would feel like a major win for the Aztecs. SDSU just needs to continue to lurk around.
San Diego State is within five, and has a chance to get closer on the other side of the timeout after drawing Steph Castle’s second. It’s 33-28, #UConn, with 3:39 still to sort out in the first half. Aztecs missed three straight layups about a minute ago. Looked DePaul-esque.
Super impressed with the Aztecs. Tonight, yes, but just as an overall program. Just a fight-you-for-everything culture. UConn keeps going for the throat, SDSU keeps refusing to be dropped.
UConn may have more offensive boards this half than SDSU baskets. SDSU playing HARD especially on defense. UConn is just loaded. I didn't bet -6 first half but it's gonna be a sweat for some
#UConn has passed up about three or four really good looks in this half. Love the ball movement, but sometimes you gotta take what gets unwrapped in front of you. San Diego State can get back within one possession now after forcing a shot clock violation.
UConn had five chances at points on that last offensive possession, grabbed four offensive rebounds -- couldn't convert, San Diego State came down and buried a 3 to cut the lead to five. Critical sequence for the Aztecs to stay within striking distance.
San Diego State looked like it was being put away through no fault of its own, but the Aztecs have come back to keep themselves within earshot. It’s an eight-point game with 7:45 left before halftime, with last year’s runner-up trailing #UConn, 29-21. Could use a second scorer.
San Diego State isn't scared of mighty UConn. 10-9 at the first media timeout. Fun start.
The only way that San Diego State stays in this game and has a chance is to shoot the crap out of it and limit UConn in transition. So far, Aztecs have done both and lead 10-9 4 minutes into the game.
First whistle in UConn-San Diego State comes 4:10 into the game. I'll take it. Aztecs going shot for shot with the Huskies so far. Jaedon LeDee looks like he's ready to carry the offense again.
Jaedon LaDee isn't messing around. He has 7 quick points, and SDSU leads UConn, 10-9, at the first media timeout. Alex Karaban 5 for the Huskies. Sometimes you see some early-game jitters in games like this. None whatsoever in this one. These teams have been here before.
UConn and San Diego State will face off in the Sweet 16 tonight in a rematch of the 2023 NCAA Championship game 🍿 It's the first rematch between two college teams that met in the previous championship game since 2007 (Florida vs. UCLA). https://t.co/umAwjNjvCA
STARTING SOON: San Diego State, UConn square off in rematch of last year’s national title game https://t.co/UYFUePRCwB
In a rematch of last season’s national title game, San Diego State will get another shot at top overall seed Connecticut in the NCAA tournament’s Sweet 16. https://t.co/BPRZWa6a0D
UConn’s dominance continues! The Huskies are headed to their 30TH straight Sweet 16! 😲 #MarchMadness https://t.co/qiBmse72gP