Overview
- UConn beat Furman 82-71 in Friday’s Round of 64 to advance to the Round of 32.
- Tarris Reed Jr. shot 12-of-15 and finished with 31 points and 27 rebounds in 35 minutes, including 11 offensive boards.
- His 27 rebounds exceeded Furman’s team total of 23, according to ESPN.
- The showing was the first 30–25 game in the NCAA Tournament since Elvin Hayes in 1968, and ESPN notes he is the first since 1972 with a 30–20 on at least 80% shooting.
- Head coach Dan Hurley said Reed was the difference as UConn pulled away late, and the Huskies play UCLA on Sunday at 8:45 p.m. ET.