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UConn Eliminates UCLA 73-57 After Late Cronin Technical, Karaban Scores 27

A late technical followed by a blunt $5 million NIL plea now frames UCLA’s roster questions.

Head coach Mick Cronin of the UCLA Bruins reacts against the UConn Huskies in the first half during the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena on March 22, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 22: Head coach Dan Hurley of the UConn Huskies reacts against the UCLA Bruins in the first half during the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena on March 22, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Mar 20, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Mick Cronin reacts in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Mar 22, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; UCLA Bruins head coach Mick Cronin reacts in the second half during a second round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Overview

  • UConn, which beat UCLA 73-57 on Sunday, advanced to the Sweet 16 to face Michigan State.
  • Alex Karaban posted a career-high 27 points as the Huskies surged clear in the second half.
  • With 4:41 left, officials hit Mick Cronin with a technical after he clapped near an official, and Karaban made both free throws during a key run.
  • After the game, the crew cited Rule 10, Section 3 on unsportsmanlike gestures to explain the technical foul.
  • Cronin said UConn’s defense outworked UCLA and took blame for execution, then called for about $5 million more in NIL resources, drawing online pushback as UCLA turns to portal decisions starting April 7.