March 24, 2006
2006 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Regional
Verizon Center, Washington, D.C.
Friday, March 24, 2006
Connecticut vs. Washington
Postgame Tournament Notes
UConn is now 5-0 at the Verizon Center in NCAA Tournament play (9-1 overall play)
Uconn is now 3-1 vs. 5-seeds (all in the Regional Semis)
UConn is now 14-2 all-time as a 1-seed
UConn is now 3-0 all-time vs. Washington (last in 1998 Regional Semis)
Washington is now 14-14 all-time in NCAA Tournament play
UConn is now 8-6 in 14 Regional Semifinal games
With the win, UConn is now 30-3, marking the 6th time under Jim Calhoun that the team has reached the 30-win plateau.
Washington forced its NCAA Tournament opponents into 60 turnovers in its three games. (Utah State 22, Illinois 12, UConn 26)
Washington set a new team tournament record for steals in a game with 19. The old record was 11 set in the first round of this year's tournament against Utah State.
Jamaal Williams 3-pointer with 1:55 left in the second half was his first made three of the year and only his second attempt of the season.
Washington is now 0-3 this season in overtime
UConn is now 2-1 in overtime this season
This game is the first time Washington has played in overtime in the NCAA Tournament
UConn is now 2-2 all-time in overtime in the NCAA Tournament.
UConn's Marcus Williams' 26 points set a new career high as does his 11 free throws made. His previous high was 22 points against NC State 3/20/05.
UConn's Josh Boone's 13 points and 11 rebounds marks the 8th time this season he has recorded a double-double.
Washington's Jamaal Williams had 27 points which sets a new career high. His previous high was 26 against Eastern Washington on 12/16/05.
