**Summary: Dan Hurley Critiques Officiating After UConn’s NCAA Tournament Loss**
UConn’s head coach Dan Hurley expressed his frustration with the officiating following the Huskies’ 77-75 defeat to Florida in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday. Hurley’s comments serve as a warning to Baylor, who is set to face another No. 1 seed, Duke.
### UConn’s Disappointing Exit from the NCAA Tournament
– **Who:** Dan Hurley, head coach of UConn
– **What:** Criticism of officiating after a loss
– **When:** Sunday, during the NCAA Tournament
– **Where:** NCAA Tournament, second round
– **Why:** UConn’s chances for a three-peat ended with the loss to Florida
Hurley did not hold back his feelings about the officiating, particularly regarding a no-call on a significant play involving UConn player Alex Karaban. The incident occurred late in the game when UConn was leading 61-59 with just over three minutes remaining. Hurley was overheard warning Baylor, saying, “Hope they don’t f— you like they f—ed us.”
### Officiating Concerns and Game Statistics
– UConn was called for 24 fouls compared to Florida’s 17.
– Florida struggled at the free-throw line, making only 22 of 34 attempts, while UConn missed three of their 22 attempts.
Hurley reflected on the emotional toll of the season, stating, “Part of (the emotion) is probably just the season, how tumultuous the season has been.” He noted that the team had fought hard to qualify for the tournament and highlighted critical moments in the game that could have changed the outcome.
### Conclusion
UConn’s exit from the tournament leaves them with hopes of regrouping for the next season. As they reflect on this loss, fans are left wondering how the officiating will impact future games in the tournament.
**FAQs:**
**What did Dan Hurley say about the officiating after the game?**
Dan Hurley criticized the officiating, particularly a no-call on a significant play involving Alex Karaban, and warned Baylor about potential officiating issues in their upcoming game.
