March 31, 2014 | Athletic Communications

Huskies Advance to Final Four

After a win over Michigan State 60-54 on Sunday, the men's basketball team will face Florida in Arlington, Texas next weekend.

The Huskies raise the East Region NCAA Championship trophy, after their win against Michigan State at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. (Steve Slade '89 (SFA) for UConn)
The Huskies raise the NCAA East Region trophy, after their win against Michigan State at Madison Square Garden on Sunday. (Steve Slade ’89 (SFA) for UConn)

After a win over Michigan State 60-54 on Sunday, the Huskies are headed to Texas, next weekend, where they will play against top-seeded Florida in the NCAA national semi-final. Florida has won 30-straight games going into the Final Four, but their last loss was to UConn, 65-64, on Dec. 2.

Head Coach Kevin Ollie cuts down the net at Madison Square Garden after winning the East Region NCAA championship. (Steve Slade '89 (SFA) for UConn)
Head Coach Kevin Ollie cuts down the net at Madison Square Garden after winning the East Region final of the NCAA championship. (Steve Slade ’89 (SFA) for UConn)
Point guard Shabazz Napier '14 (CLAS) scored 25 points in the victory over Michigan State. (Steve Slade '89 (SFA) for UConn)
Point guard Shabazz Napier ’14 (CLAS), the East Region’s Most Outstanding Player, scored 25 points in the victory over Michigan State. (Steve Slade ’89 (SFA) for UConn)

Connecticut’s game against Florida is set to tip off in AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas at 6:09 p.m. on Saturday, April 5. The game will be televised on TBS, and it can be heard on the UConn IMG Radio Network.

For more details, go to www.uconnhuskies.com.