In photos: UConn beats Purdue to become first repeat NCAA champions in 17 years
Published Date: 4/9/2024
Source: axios.com
The UConn Huskies beat the Purdue Boilermakers 75-60 to win their second consecutive men's NCAA title.
Why it matters: The Huskies are the first repeat champions in college basketball since the Florida Gators in 2007 and the eighth school to achieve the March Madness feat. It's UConn's sixth national title.
Connecticut Huskies head coach Dan Hurley celebrates the team's NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament National Championship win on April 8. Photo: Jamie Schwaberow/NCAA Photos via Getty Images
The Connecticut Huskies celebrate during the trophy ceremony after beating the Purdue Boilermakers on April 8. Photo: Jamie Squire/Getty Images
UConn coach Dan Hurley celebrates after the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament National Championship game on April 8. Photo: Jamie Schwaberow/NCAA Photos via Getty Images
Stephon Castle, #5 of Connecticut, shoots the ball during the second half of the game against Purdue on April 8. Photo:Jamie Schwaberow/NCAA Photos via Getty Images
Myles Colvin, #5 of the Boilermakers, shoots the ball during the second half in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament National Championship game on April 8. Photo: Jack Dempsey/NCAA Photos via Getty Images
Tristen Newton, #2 of the Huskies, attempts a shot while being guarded by Zach Edey, #15 of the Boilermakers, in the second half of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament National Championship game on April 8. Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images
Purdue's Zach Edey rebounds the ball with teammate Mason Gillis, #0, during the second half of the championship game on April 8. Photo: Jamie Schwaberow/NCAA Photos via Getty Images
Samson Johnson, #35 of Connecticut, dunks the ball in the second half against Purdue during the championship game on April 8. Photo: Jamie Squire/Getty Images
Trey Kaufman-Renn, #4 of the Boilermakers, attempts a shot while being guarded by Stephon Castle, #5 of the Huskies, in the first half of the championship game on April 8. Photo: Christian Petersen/Getty Images
Zach Edey dunks the ball over Donovan Clingan, #32 of the Connecticut Huskies, during the first half of the championship game on April 8. Photo: Jamie Schwaberow/NCAA Photos via Getty Images
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Editor's note: This article has been updated with more photos and further context.