Friday night’s win was UConn’s 13th straight in the tournament, tied with the 1991-93 Duke Blue Devils for the longest streak since the tournament expanded in 1985.
— UConn coach Dan Hurley was asked how it felt after his team rallied to a 67-59 win over Oklahoma in the first round of the NCAA tournament Friday night.
He offered the obvious: „It felt normal.“
Indeed, Friday night’s win for the two-time defending national champion Huskies was their 13th straight in the tournament, tied with the 1991-93 Duke Blue Devils for the longest streak since the tournament expanded in 1985. Hurley said this year’s run up to the tournament has been more dramatic — close losses, more stress — but the ability to keep winning showcases how special it’s been.
„If it wasn’t for all of my antics and viral moments“, said Hurley, who’s repeatedly earned attention for outspoken commentary, „there would be more focus on just what we’ve accomplished as a program the last three years.
