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Hurley Ejected, Fined $25K in Upset Loss
8 Mar
Summary
- Coach Hurley received two technicals and was ejected in the final seconds.
- The Big East Conference fined Hurley $25,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct.
- UConn lost the game 68-62 to Marquette, impacting their title hopes.
In the final moments of a recent upset, fourth-ranked UConn's coach Dan Hurley received two technical fouls and was ejected from the game against Marquette. Hours later, the Big East Conference issued a $25,000 fine to Hurley for unsportsmanlike conduct. The incident occurred during Marquette's 68-62 victory over UConn.
The ejection followed Hurley's protest of a missed foul call on a contested shot. While speculation suggested physical contact, the conference review could not confirm it, though Hurley was cited for failing to leave the court promptly. This loss meant UConn could not secure a share of the Big East regular-season title.
The Big East Tournament is set to begin soon, with UConn entering as the No. 2 seed. They will face the winner of the game between Marquette and Xavier in the quarterfinals.
