UConn players lift the trophy after defeating San Diego State in the finals of the NCAA tournament on Monday, April 3rd.
UConn’s Andrew Hurley helps fell the nets at the end of the game. Hurley is also the son of UConn head coach Dan Hurley.
UConn celebrates after the final whistle.
UConn guard Jordan Hawkins celebrates in the second half.
UConn’s Donovan Clingan watches the game in the second half.
San Diego State’s Lamont Butler shoots a floater in the second half.
From left: San Diego State’s Aguek Arop, UConn’s Andre Jackson Jr. and Butler box out during a second-half free throw.
UConn’s Adama Sanogo shoots the ball over Nathan Mensah. Sanogo finished the tournament with 17 points and 10 rebounds and was later named the tournament’s most outstanding player.
UConn’s Tristen Newton blocks a Darrion Trammell shot in the second half.
San Diego State fans watch the second half.
San Diego State head coach Brian Dutcher makes the argument with a second-half call.
Hawkins attempts a dunk early in the second half. It rattled from the back of the rim.
San Diego State’s Keshad Johnson celebrates after scoring.
Butler, right, takes on Clingan in the first half. At halftime, UConn led 36-24.
Jackson competes for the ball with San Diego State’s Adam Seiko.
UConn’s Joey Calcaterra shoots a layup in the first half.
UConn fans celebrate in the first half.
San Diego State’s Matt Bradley is defended by Jackson. In the first half, San Diego State went more than 11 minutes without a field goal.
UConn head coach Dan Hurley screams in the first half.
NRG Stadium, site of this year’s Final Four, is also home to the NFL’s Houston Texans.
Newton pulls down a rebound in the first half.
UConn fans cheer before the game.
The flag is unfurled for the national anthem before the game.
Astronauts for the upcoming Artemis II mission pose for a photo at the game. The crew members (from left) are Jeremy Hansen, Christina Hammock Koch, Victor Glover and Reid Wiseman.