UConn plays Furman in first round of NCAA Tournament
By The Associated Press••Yahoo Sports
Furman Paladins (22-12, 13-8 SoCon) vs. UConn Huskies (29-5, 19-4 Big East) Philadelphia; Friday, 10 p. m.
EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Huskies -20. 5; over/under is 136. 5 BOTTOM LINE: No.
7 UConn and Furman play in the NCAA Tournament opening round. The Huskies' record in Big East games is 19-4, and their record is 10-1 against non-conference opponents. UConn is 26-4 against opponents with a winning record.
The Paladins are 13-8 against SoCon teams. Furman ranks ninth in the SoCon shooting 32. 7% from 3-point range.
UConn's average of 8. 3 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0. 2 more made shots on average than the 8.