UConn suffered a heartbreaking 99-97 loss to Memphis in the opening round of the Maui Invitational, ending their 17-game winning streak. The game was marred by controversial calls and technical fouls that left UConn coach Dan Hurley visibly frustrated.
The pivotal moment came in overtime when an over-the-back call was made on UConn's Liam McNeeley, leading to Hurley's outburst and subsequent technical foul. Memphis capitalized on the free throws to secure the victory.
