NEWSLETTER
An Elite Eight battle features the No. 4 seed UConn Huskies (28-8) meeting the the No. 3 seed Gonzaga Bulldogs (31-5) on Saturday at T-Mobile Arena. This NCAA Tournament matchup tips off at 8:49 PM.
UConn was victorious in its most recent game against Arkansas, 88-65, on Thursday. Jordan Hawkins starred with 24 points, and also had two rebounds and three assists. In its previous game, Gonzaga defeated UCLA on Thursday, 79-76. Its leading scorer was Drew Timme with 36 points.
When is UConn vs. Gonzaga and when does it start?
This game between the Huskies and Bulldogs will take place on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Be ready to see the opening tip at 8:49 PM ET.
Where to Watch UConn vs. Gonzaga
The Huskies and Bulldogs will hit the court at T-Mobile Arena for this matchup on March 25, and if you’d like to see the game live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on TBS.
UConn Huskies vs. Gonzaga Bulldogs Game Preview
UConn Stats, Odds & Insights
UConn is outscoring opponents by 14.0 points per game with a +505 scoring differential overall. It puts up 78.7 points per game (28th in college basketball) and gives up 64.7 per outing (38th in college basketball).
The Huskies put up 5.6 more points than the Bulldogs allow (73.1).
UConn knocks down 9.1 three-pointers per game (34th in college basketball), 4.1 more than its opponents (5.0). It is shooting 36.4% from deep (63rd in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 30.4%.
The Huskies average 82.6 points per game at home, compared to 72.4 points per game when playing on the road, a difference of 10.2 points per contest.
UConn has been racking up 79.1 points per contest in its last 10 appearances, an average that’s a little higher than the 78.7 it has scored over the course of the 2022-23 campaign.
Gonzaga Stats, Odds & Insights
Gonzaga puts up 87.0 points per game (first in college basketball) while giving up 73.1 per contest (268th in college basketball). It has a +500 scoring differential and outscores opponents by 13.9 points per game.
The Bulldogs post 22.3 more points per game (87.0) than the Huskies give up (64.7).
Gonzaga connects on 7.7 three-pointers per game (144th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 8.2. It shoots 38.5% from deep, and its opponents shoot 35.3%.
At home the Bulldogs are putting up 93.4 points per game, 8.6 more than they are averaging away (84.8).
Gonzaga has played better offensively in its past 10 games, averaging 88.9 points per contest, 1.9 more than its season average of 87.0.
Huskies Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adama Sanogo | 36 | 17.3 | 7.5 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.5 |
| Jordan Hawkins | 34 | 16.1 | 3.7 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 2.9 |
| Tristen Newton | 36 | 9.9 | 4.3 | 4.7 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 1.2 |
| Alex Karaban | 36 | 9.4 | 4.4 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 1.7 |
| Donovan Clingan | 36 | 7.1 | 5.8 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 1.8 | 0.0 |
Bulldogs Key Players to Watch
| Name | GP | PTS | REB | ASST | STL | BLK | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Timme | 36 | 21.5 | 7.5 | 3.1 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 0.1 |
| Julian Strawther | 36 | 15.4 | 6.3 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 2.2 |
| Anton Watson | 36 | 11.3 | 6.2 | 2.4 | 1.8 | 0.7 | 0.4 |
| Rasir Bolton | 36 | 10.2 | 1.9 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 1.4 |
| Malachi Smith | 36 | 8.7 | 3.7 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 1.2 |
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