Connecticut center Tarris Reed Jr. takes the ball to the basket followed by Villanova guard Tyler Perkins (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Villanova guard Jhamir Brickus (2) is fouled by Connecticut center Samson Johnson (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Connecticut forward Alex Karaban (11) delivers a shot past Villanova forward Enoch Boakye (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Connecticut center Samson Johnson (35) takes a shot over Villanova forward Enoch Boakye (13) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Connecticut forward Jayden Ross (23) leaps over Villanova guard Tyler Perkins (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Connecticut guard Aidan Mahaney (20) takes a shot for three points over Villanova forward Eric Dixon (43) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Connecticut guard Ahmad Nowell (0) passes the ball around Villanova guard Kris Parker (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Connecticut center Samson Johnson (35) shoots over Villanova forward Eric Dixon (43) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Connecticut head coach Dan Hurley shouts at the referee during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Villanova, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Connecticut forward Jaylin Stewart passes the ball under Villanova guard Wooga Poplar during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Villanova forward Enoch Boakye (13) follows Connecticut forward Jaylin Stewart (3) to the basket during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Connecticut center Tarris Reed Jr. takes the ball to the basket followed by Villanova guard Tyler Perkins (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
ExpandAlex Karaban missed a pair of free throws in the final seconds as the UConn men's basketball team fell at Villanova, 68-66, on Wednesday.