Former UConn Huskies guard Stephon Castle reacts after his 3-point basket against the Providence Friars at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion. Photo Credit: Imagn
UConn pulled off a statement win against the No. 8-ranked Gonzaga Bulldogs on Saturday and Stephon Castle's mother, Quannette, told the doubters that the Huskies remain the team to beat.
Led by coach Dan Hurley, Connecticut is in search of a historic and rare three-peat after winning the NCAA national title in 2023 and 2024. It is a feat that has only been achieved once before in the history of men's college basketball.
Three defeats in their first 10 games, however, had many questioning whether this UConn team could go all the way. A 77-71 win against one of the top teams in the nation seems to have the juggernaut back on track.
