Florida Gators End UConn’s Three-Peat Bid with Comeback Victory

The Florida Gators men's basketball team pulled off a stunning comeback victory against the University of Connecticut (UConn), ending UConn's hopes of securing a third consecutive national championship. The game, which took place in the NCAA tournament, saw Florida trailing by double digits but rallying in the second half to secure the win. This unexpected turn of events has sent shockwaves through the college basketball community.

UConn's head coach, Dan Hurley, found himself at the center of attention post-game. Known for his passionate demeanor, Hurley was caught in a viral moment as he reflected on the loss during his ride home. In a candid moment caught on camera, Hurley expressed his disappointment and hinted at a self-reflective journey ahead. Additionally, Hurley made headlines by issuing an explicit warning to Baylor about the referees following their loss to Florida, sparking discussions about officiating in college basketball.

This victory marks a significant achievement for the Florida Gators and their coach, Todd Golden, who has been instrumental in turning around the team's fortunes. As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Florida to see if they can maintain their momentum and potentially claim the national title.

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What did Dan Hurley say?

Once the competitiveness waned and reality had set in, Hurley spoke to a CBS reporter while trying to hold back tears, saying for a team to stop UConn's run, they “were really going to have to put us down” and that “there was honor in the way we went out.” Hurley said he will never love a team more than this one.

Where can I watch UConn vs Florida basketball?

No. 1 Florida, the SEC champion, will square off with No. 8 UConn, the reigning national champion, at 12:10 p.m. ET at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C. The game will be broadcast on CBS.

What was Florida UConn spread?

UConn vs. Florida spread: Florida -9.5.

How to watch CBS March Madness?

Paramount+ with Showtime Paramount+ has two tiers available: an $8/month ad-supported tier and a $13/month premium tier that's ad-free and includes live access to your local CBS channel (and access to Showtime), which you'll need to stream select March Madness games.

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