Tarris Reed Jr. scores 31, 27 rebounds in UConn win
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- Tarris Reed Jr. recorded 31 points on 12‑of‑15 shooting and 27 rebounds, leading UConn to an 82‑71 win over Furman.
- Tarris Reed Jr. became the first player in the past 60 years to have 30 points and 20 rebounds on at least 80% shooting in an NCAA tournament game, matching Bill Walton’s 1972 performance.
- UConn survived a late Furman surge that cut the lead to 69‑64 by executing a 12‑4 run in the final minutes.
- UConn played without All‑Big East selection Silas Demary Jr. (ankle injury) and Jaylin Stewart (knee injury) for the game.
- Furman shot 48% from the field in the first half and hit six 3‑pointers, including a buzzer‑beater by Charles Johnston that narrowed the lead to 40‑36.
- Coach Dan Hurley praised Reed as a “total monster” and highlighted his dominance as one of the most impressive big‑man performances in tournament history.
- UConn will face UCLA in the second round of the East Region on Sunday.
Why it matters: UConn stays alive in the NCAA tournament, preserving its chance for a deeper run, while Reed’s historic night puts him alongside legends like Bill Walton and demonstrates the Huskies’ resilience despite key injuries, having survived a late Furman surge that cut the lead to 69‑64 before a 12‑4 run sealed the win.
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