NEW YORK — UConn coach Dan Hurley challenged his team to play elite defense the rest of the season.
On Thursday, the UConn men’s basketball team responded with one of its best defensive performances yet.
The Huskies defeated Seton Hall 62-52 in the Big East Tournament quarterfinals at Madison Square Garden. Tyrese Martin and R.J. Cole each had 17 points. Andre Jackson finished with six points, six rebounds and four assists.