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MBB Set to Host USF on Big Red Day
2/22/2020 11:30:00 AM | Men's Basketball
STORRS, Conn. – The UConn men's basketball team, down to its final three home games of the regular season, entertains USF in an American Athletic Conference game at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, Conn. The game is scheduled for a 2 p.m. tipoff and will be televised by CBS Sports Network.
GAMEDAY PROMOTION
Tom Emery, AKA Big Red has become a UConn legend throughout his time attending UConn Men's Basketball games. When we need it most, fans can look up to Big Red in the stands both in Hartford and Storrs to catch him leading us in the well-known U-C-O-N-N chant. The tradition began in the late 80's after Big Red felt that UConn spirit needed some extra support in leading their chants - it has been a part of Husky pride ever since.
In honor of Big Red, we will have exclusive Big Red t-shirts for the first 1,000 fans at Gampel Pavilion on Sunday as well as a display of photos on the videoboard that fans have taken with him through his near 50 years attending UConn Basketball games. During the first timeout of the game, Big Red will be on the court speaking to YOU, so be ready to partake in an honorary U-C-O-N-N and cheer on your UConn Huskies alongside with a legend.
Game Information:
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What to Know
- UConn holds a 19-4 advantage in the all-time series between the schools, but the teams have split the last four matchups. USF won the earlier meeting between the schools, 75-60, in Tampa.
- UConn (14-12 overall, 5-8 American), is coming off a 93-89 loss in double overtime at Temple on Thursday, its third double-overtime loss this season.
- The Huskies are led in scoring by senior Christian Vital (14.8), with freshman James Bouknight also averaging double figures (12.4). Vital and junior Josh Carlton are tied for the team lead in rebounding (6.5), while redshirt junior Alterique Gilbert hands out the mosat assists (3.9).
- USF (11-15, 4-9) is coming off a 65-55 road loss at Wichita State on Thursday, the Bulls' third straight defeat. The Bulls are led in scoring by junior David Collins (13.8) and senior Laquincy Rideau (12.7). Sophomore Michael Durr is the leading rebounder (6.1), while Rideau is tops in assists (3.9).
Leading the Pack
Dan Hurley begins his second season as head coach of the UConn men's basketball team. Hurley became the 19th head coach in the history of UConn men's basketball on March 22, 2018. Prior to his hiring, he spent two seasons at Wagner College and six at the University of Rhode Island and owns a collegiate coaching record of 167- 122 (.578). Hurley made two consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances (2016-17, 2017-18) and was named the 2017-18 Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year.
Next Up
UConn makes its final regular-season appearance at the XL Center in Hartford, playing host to UCF on Wednesday, Feb. 29. The game is scheduled for a 7 p.m. tipoff and will be televised by ESPNU.
