UConn's hopes for a Big East regular-season title vanished Saturday when Marquette held on for a 68-62 victory in a game that ended with coach Danny Hurley being ejected. The fourth-ranked Huskies trailed 64-62 in the final seconds when Silas Demary Jr.'s drive to the basket sparked controversy.

Hurley argued vehemently against no foul call on Demary's drive, earning two technical fouls as he headed to the locker room shaking his head. Chase Ross capitalized by making four of six free throws in the final second, sealing Marquette's win. The Golden Eagles had built their lead through an 11-0 run early in the second half, with Royce Parham scoring eight straight points during the surge.

UConn's 3-point shooting woes proved costly as the team connected on just 3-of-24 attempts from beyond the arc. The loss prevented the Huskies from tying St. John's for the Big East crown, though the Red Storm had already clinched the No. 1 seed in the conference tournament. Both teams now await their first-round matchups in New York.