UConn and Furman play in opening 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 play is 19-4, and their record is 10-1 in non-conference play. UConn is ninth in college basketball with 18.
4 assists per game. Silas Demary Jr. leads the Huskies averaging 6.
2. The Paladins are 13-8 in SoCon play. Furman averages 15.