University of Connecticut Defeats Butler University
The University of Connecticut proved they are the team to beat. Last night, the UConn Huskies defeated the Butler Bulldogs by 12 points, 53 to 41 on Monday night and claimed the NCAA basketball national championship title in Houston. This is UConn’s third national title since 1999.
Coach Jim Calhoun is now the fifth coach in men’s college basketball history to win three or more NCAA championships.
Wanna join the celebration of the UConn Huskies? UConn Today announced this:
The University of Connecticut men’s basketball team will return to Gampel Pavilion in Storrs for a Championship Pep Rally. The doors to Gampel Pavilion will open at approximately 5 p.m. and the team is expected to arrive in Storrs at approximately 5:30 p.m.
Video: 7500 UConn students sing “We Are the Champions” in Gampel Pavilion after the Men’s basketball team wins the 2011 NCAA National Championship.
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