UConn defeats Purdue 72-60 in NCAA West semifinals

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Hasheem Thabeet scored 15 points and had 15 rebounds, and Connecticut overcame a sluggish first half to defeat Purdue 72-60 in the NCAA West Regional semifinals on Thursday. One day after an Internet report alleged UConn committed NCAA recruiting violations, the top-seeded Huskies (30-4) reached the regional finals for the fourth time since 2002. UConn jumped out to an early 11-point lead, then went cold and let the fifth-seeded Boilermakers (27-10) pull within 30-25 at halftime before Thabeet took over. read more

NECN | March 27, 2009

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