UConn pulled off a hard-fought 78-74 victory against Butler, showcasing their resilience in the face of a tough road environment and a desperate opponent. The Huskies shot an impressive 46% from three-point range, compared to Butler’s 33%, which is significant considering Butler is a team that heavily relies on its three-point shooting to generate offense. This stark shooting contrast brought to mind the Purdue defense from last season’s title game against Zach Edey—where allowing tough twos and limiting threes became a bulletproof strategy. UConn’s ability to force Butler into less efficient shots while hitting big ones on their end proved to be the difference.