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UConn's Tarris Reed Jr. Dominates With 31 Points, 27 Rebounds
Reed's historic performance propels UConn to victory over Furman in NCAA tournament
Mar. 21, 2026 at 5:23am
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UConn senior Tarris Reed Jr. put up a monster stat line of 31 points and 27 rebounds, singlehandedly out-rebounding the entire Furman team, to lead the Huskies to victory in their NCAA tournament matchup. Reed's historic performance was the first 30-point, 25-rebound game in the tournament since Elvin Hayes in 1968.
Why it matters
Reed's dominant performance is a testament to his skill and athleticism, and highlights the challenges Furman faced in trying to contain him. UConn's ability to grind out the win despite a close game late shows their resilience and experience in tournament play.
The details
Reed shot an efficient 12-of-15 from the field and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds, accounting for one-third of UConn's missed shots. Furman simply had no answer for the Huskies' senior big man, who posted career-highs in both points and rebounds.
- The game was played on Friday, March 21, 2026 in the NCAA tournament.
The players
Tarris Reed Jr.
A senior forward for the UConn Huskies, Reed put up a historic performance with 31 points and 27 rebounds, the most in an NCAA tournament game since 1968.
Elvin Hayes
A Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer who last recorded a 30-point, 25-rebound game in the NCAA tournament in 1968 while playing for the Houston Cougars.
What’s next
UConn will advance to the next round of the NCAA tournament, where they will face a tougher challenge against a higher-seeded opponent.
The takeaway
Tarris Reed Jr.'s dominant performance is a reminder of the individual brilliance that can emerge in the high-stakes environment of the NCAA tournament, and underscores UConn's status as a serious title contender.
