University of Connecticut

10 Takeaways From the N.C.A.A. Tournaments

Underdogs from New Jersey made an impression, trash talkers held court, and pep bands showed how much they care.

By The New York Times

Food Food Contamination and Poisoning NCAA Basketball Championships (Men) Restaurants Seafood Squid University of Connecticut

Restaurant Pushes Back on Blame of Calamari for Athlete’s Illness

A UConn star blamed calamari for a rough weekend at the Final Four, putting it on a long menu of meals that have altered the course of sporting events.

By Andrew Keh

Basketball (College) Big East Conference Colleges and Universities Hurley, Dan (1973- ) San Diego State University Sanogo, Adama University of Connecticut

UConn Wins Fifth Men’s N.C.A.A. Title by Overwhelming San Diego St.

UConn’s defeat of San Diego State, 76-59, ended a dominant run in the tournament in which its closest of six victories was by 13 points.

By Billy Witz

Basketball (College) Calcaterra, Joey Dutcher, Brian (1959- ) Hurley, Dan (1973- ) National Collegiate Athletic Assn NCAA Basketball Championships (Men) San Diego State University University of Connecticut University of San Diego

Joey Calcaterra and Sam Scholl, Who Were Together at San Diego, Will Meet in N.C.A.A. Final

After a middling season at the University of San Diego, Joey Calcaterra, a guard, transferred to UConn and Sam Scholl, the head coach, was hired as a basketball adviser by San Diego State.

By Billy Witz

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