SB Nation Boston - UConn 74, Pittsburgh 65: Shabazz Napier, Huskies Close Out Regular Season With Winhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48863/boston-fave.png2012-03-03T14:30:16-05:00http://boston.sbnation.com/rss/stream/26060062012-03-03T14:30:16-05:002012-03-03T14:30:16-05:00UConn Vs. Pittsburgh Final Score: Huskies Win, 74-65
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<p>The Connecticut Huskies ended the regular season on a high note, with a nine point victory over the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/pittsburgh-panthers">Pittsburgh Panthers</a>, in front of their home crowd. The win improves the Huskies' record to 18-12 on the season, but at just 8-10 in the Big East, a NCAA Tournament bid is highly unlikely. </p>
<p>The Huskies ended the game with a shooting percentage over 50 percent, attempted more than twice as many free throws as the Panthers and forced Pitt into 14 turnovers. </p>
<p>Sophomore guard, <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/123385/shabazz-napier">Shabazz Napier</a>, lead the Huskies in scoring with 23, adding six assists and four steals. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/123382/jeremy-lamb">Jeremy Lamb</a> finished with 14 points and four rebounds. The dynamic freshman duo of <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/145232/ryan-boatright">Ryan Boatright</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/144204/andre-drummond">Andre Drummond</a> combined for 13 points, four blocks, five steals, seven rebounds and five assists.</p>
<p>The Panthers had five players score in double figures, led by <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/124156/j-j-moore">J.J. Moore</a> with 16.</p>
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https://boston.sbnation.com/connecticut-huskies/2012/3/3/2842251/uconn-vs-pittsburgh-final-score-recap-box-score-2012Jordan Sams2012-03-03T12:56:27-05:002012-03-03T12:56:27-05:00UConn Vs. Pittsburgh Halftime Score: Huskies Lead Panthers
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<p>The Connecticut Huskies are finishing up their regular season on Saturday, as they host the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/pittsburgh-panthers">Pittsburgh Panthers</a>, in a battle of two below average Big East teams. It's unlikely that either team will earn a tournament bid. UConn is 17-12 on the year (7-10 in Big East) and Pittsburgh is 16-14 (5-12 in Big East). </p>
<p>At halftime of the two teams match-up UConn is cruising, leading by a score of 36-22. The Huskies are shooting 56 percent from the floor, while holding the Panthers to 30 percent. The Huskies have also forced Pittsburgh into 10 turnovers, stealing the ball five times and blocking six shots.</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/123382/jeremy-lamb">Jeremy Lamb</a> leads the game in scoring with 10 points. <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/144204/andre-drummond">Andre Drummond</a> has two points, three rebounds and four blocked shots. </p>
<p>The second half of the game can be seen on ESPN and ESPN3.</p>
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https://boston.sbnation.com/connecticut-huskies/2012/3/3/2842064/uconn-vs-pittsburgh-halftime-score-update-big-east-basketball-2012Jordan Sams2012-03-03T11:06:14-05:002012-03-03T11:06:14-05:00UConn Vs. Pittsburgh: Huskies Conclude Regular Season Against Panthers
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<p>The UConn Huskies (17-12, 7-10 Big East) look to end their regular season on a high note as they will take on conference foe Pittsburgh (16-14, 5-12 Big East) on Saturday at 12:00 p.m. ET. at Gampel Pavilion in Storrs, CT. (TV: ESPN)</p> <p>The Connecticut Huskies conclude their regular season against Pittsburgh on Saturday at noon, when UConn holds its senior day at Gampel Pavilion. (ESPN)</p>
<p>It's possible that head coach Jim Calhoun could return to the bench against Pittsburgh. The Hall of Famer returned to practice on Friday after missing UConn's last eight games. The Huskies are 3-5 in his absence.</p>
<p>UConn has lost two straight by a combined four points to fall to 6-9 in the Big East. The most recent loss came at Providence Tuesday night. The Huskies built a 14-point second-half lead, but a 26-5 Providence run turned the game upside down. <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/144204/andre-drummond" class="sbn-auto-link">Andre Drummond</a> had 14 points and 12 boards in the losing effort.</p>
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