Trending Now - Uconn's Hurley Faces Consequences Amid 1-seed Struggles
WHO:
UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley
Marquette University men's basketball team
BIG EAST Commissioner Val Ackerman
Referee Greg Evans
UConn players Silas Demary Jr. and Tarris Reed Jr.
Marquette players Nigel James Jr., Chase Ross, Royce Parham, and Adrien Stevens
UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley
UConn Huskies
Marquette Golden Eagles
Referee Greg Evans
UConn players Silas Demary Jr. and Tarris Reed Jr.
Marquette players Chase Ross, Nigel James Jr., Royce Parham, and Adrien Stevens
WHAT:
Dan Hurley was ejected from a game against Marquette on March 7, 2026.
UConn lost to Marquette with a final score of 68-62.
UConn's record is 27 wins and 4 losses, with 17 wins and 3 losses in the Big East.
Hurley received two technical fouls for unsportsmanlike conduct.
UConn shot 3-for-24 from 3-point range, marking their worst percentage since November 25, 2021.
Hurley was fined $25,000 by the BIG EAST for his conduct.
Dan Hurley was ejected from the game with one second left on the clock
UConn lost to Marquette with a final score of 68-62
UConn's record is 27 wins and 4 losses, with 17 wins and 3 losses in the Big East
Silas Demary Jr. scored 17 points for UConn
Tarris Reed Jr. scored 16 points for UConn
UConn shot 3-for-24 from 3-point range
Marquette's Chase Ross made four of six free throws in the final seconds
Marquette's record is 12 wins and 19 losses, with 7 wins and 13 losses in the Big East
Marquette won three of their last four games
WHERE:
The game took place at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The BIG EAST conference is based in New York.
The game took place in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
UConn is based in Connecticut
The Big East tournament will take place in New York
WHEN:
The game occurred on March 7, 2026.
The BIG EAST tournament starts on March 11, 2026, with UConn playing in the quarterfinals on March 12, 2026.
The game occurred on Saturday, March 6, 2026
The Big East tournament starts on Wednesday, March 10, 2026
UConn will play in the quarterfinals on Thursday, March 11, 2026
WHY:
Hurley was upset over a no-call during a play involving Silas Demary Jr. driving to the basket.
The ejection and fine were due to Hurley's aggressive confrontation with the game official.
UConn was attempting to win a share of the Big East regular-season title
The loss hurt UConn's hopes for a 1-seed in the NCAA tournament
HOW:
Hurley was ejected after arguing with the referee and failing to leave the court in a timely manner.
Marquette's Chase Ross was fouled with one second left in the game, leading to free throws that secured the victory.
Hurley received two technical fouls for arguing a lack of a foul call against Silas Demary Jr.
(UPDATED March 8, 2026 13:16 UTC)
In a dramatic game on March 7, 2026, UConn's men's basketball coach Dan Hurley was ejected after receiving two technical fouls for unsportsmanlike conduct during a match against Marquette, resulting in a final score of 68 to 62 in favor of Marquette. UConn struggled with their shooting, hitting only three of twenty-four attempts from beyond the arc, marking their worst performance since November 2021, and Hurley has since been fined $25,000 by the BIG EAST for his actions. The BIG EAST tournament is set to begin on March 11, with UConn scheduled to play in the quarterfinals on March 12.
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(UPDATED March 8, 2026 05:20 UTC)
In a tense matchup on Saturday, March 6, UConn men's basketball coach Dan Hurley was ejected with just one second left on the clock as his team lost to Marquette with a final score of 68 to 62. UConn's Silas Demary Jr. led the team with 17 points, while Tarris Reed Jr. added 16, but the Huskies struggled with their shooting, hitting only three of twenty-four from beyond the arc. This loss not only dampened UConn's hopes for a share of the Big East regular-season title but also jeopardized their chances for a number one seed in the upcoming NCAA tournament, as they prepare for the quarterfinals on Thursday, March 11.