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.
