Hurley Brothers Face Off

UConn Men's Basketball Wins Big Against Seton Hall

Hurley Brothers Face Off

UConn's Coach Dan Hurley and his brother, Danny Hurley, who coaches Seton Hall, went head-to-head in a heated Big East matchup.

On Wednesday night, the UConn Huskies, led by head coach Dan Hurley, secured a resounding 91-61 victory over the Seton Hall Pirates, coached by Danny Hurley, Dan's younger brother. The game marked a highly anticipated clash between the two sibling coaches.

Donovan Clingan led the charge for UConn, scoring 19 points and grabbing 11 rebounds. He was ably supported by a balanced attack that saw four other players score in double figures. The Huskies dominated the game from the outset, building a 20-point lead by halftime. They maintained their advantage throughout the second half, ultimately securing the comfortable victory.

For Seton Hall, Kadary Richmond led the scoring with 16 points, but his efforts were insufficient to overcome UConn's dominance. The Pirates struggled to find their rhythm on the offensive end, shooting just 35.8% from the field. They also committed 15 turnovers, which proved costly against a tough UConn defense.

The victory marks UConn's first outright Big East title since 2014. Dan Hurley expressed his pride in his team's performance, particularly their ability to bounce back from a disappointing loss to Villanova last week.

In the wake of the rivalry-filled game, both Hurley brothers acknowledged the unique dynamic of coaching against each other. Dan Hurley expressed his admiration for Danny's coaching abilities, while Danny Hurley praised his brother's success at UConn.