UConn's Tarris Reed Jr. dominates Furman with 31 points, 27 rebounds

Reed's historic performance leads Huskies to NCAA Tournament victory

Mar. 21, 2026 at 1:09pm

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UConn basketball player Tarris Reed Jr. put on a dominant performance in the team's NCAA Tournament Round of 64 victory over Furman, scoring 31 points and grabbing 27 rebounds - the first 30-point, 25-rebound game in Division I in 11 years and the first in the NCAA Tournament since 1968.

Why it matters

Reed's historic stat line helped power UConn, a no. 2 seed, to an 82-71 win over Furman. His single-handed dominance on the boards, out-rebounding the entire Furman team, was a key factor in the Huskies advancing in the tournament.

The details

Reed finished the game with 31 points and 27 rebounds, becoming the first player to record a 30-point, 25-rebound game in Division I in 11 years and the first to do so in the NCAA Tournament since Elvin Hayes in 1968. Furman as a team only managed 23 rebounds in the game.

  • The game took place on Friday, March 21, 2026 in the NCAA Tournament Round of 64.

The players

Tarris Reed Jr.

A standout player for the UConn basketball team who had a historic performance in the NCAA Tournament game against Furman.

Furman

The opponent of UConn in the NCAA Tournament Round of 64 game.

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What they’re saying

“It's the first 30-point, 25-rebound game in Division I in 11 years and the first in the NCAA Tournament since Elvin Hayes in 1968.”

— Jared Berson, college basketball reporter

The takeaway

Tarris Reed Jr.'s historic performance, including out-rebounding the entire Furman team, powered UConn to a decisive victory in the NCAA Tournament and showcased his elite talent as a dominant big man in college basketball.