UConn coach Dan Hurley was left fuming after a contentious call went against his team in the final minute of their overtime loss to Memphis. The game was already at a critical juncture when an offensive foul was called on a Huskies player, leading to a technical being issued to Hurley for his reaction to the call.
Caught up in the heat of the moment, Hurley dropped to the floor in protest of the call, an action that the referees deemed worthy of a technical foul. The Huskies coach was visibly agitated, gesturing emphatically to the officials as they explained their reasoning behind the call.
The game was decided by a narrow margin, with the Tigers eventually emerging as the winners. Despite this outcome, the main talking point was the disputed call, with Hurley's outrage garnering significant attention. This outcome added more fuel to the debate over the inconsistencies in refereeing during crucial games, leaving fans and pundits alike questioning the legitimacy of the call.
In the aftermath of the game, coach Hurley blasted the call as "a complete joke," making his stance clear on what he felt was an unacceptable decision. The Huskies will now look to put this game behind them and focus on their next challenge.