UConn coach Danny Hurley was ejected in the final second as Marquette held on for a 68-62 win, a result that stalled the fourth-ranked Huskies at a pivotal moment in the Big East race.
The loss prevented UConn from securing a share of the Big East regular-season title, keeping the Huskies from adding a key accomplishment as the conference schedule winds down.
It also dealt a blow to UConn’s hopes of earning a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament, with the Huskies missing an opportunity to strengthen their résumé in a high-profile league matchup.
Late ejection caps tense finish
Hurley was tossed with one second remaining, punctuating a tight closing stretch as Marquette protected its lead to the final horn. UConn’s push came up short, and the Huskies left without the win they needed to move closer to their goals in both the conference standings and the national picture.