UConn proves they’ll be a tough out in March, plus what’s the deal with Zion Williamson?

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THE UCONN HUSKIES

No coach, no problem. UConn showed last night it can hang with — and beat — just about any team in the country. In front of an electric home crowd — and without head coach Dan Hurley, who was ejected in the first half — the No. 21 Huskies took down No. 8 Villanova in a 71-69 thriller.

Here’s what happened down the stretch:

• UConn outscored Villanova 6-0 in the final 21 seconds.
• After a Tyler Polley 3-pointer, R.J. Cole forced a jump ball and scored a tough layup with his right (non-dominant) hand on the ensuing possession.
• Cole then drew a charge to all but seal the win. Andre Jackson made a free throw to give the game its final scoreline.

It was UConn’s first win over Villanova since 2014. The Huskies have won four straight, and are in third place in the Big East with the conference tournament two weeks away. But last night proved their goals can be much bigger than that: UConn checks a lot of boxes for the NCAA Tournament, too.

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