PHILADELPHIA (Interstat) — Connecticut advanced in the NCAA tournament Friday night, defeating Furman 82-71 at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The Huskies led 40-36 at halftime and maintained control throughout the second half before a crowd of 19,636.

The Huskies improved to 30-5 this season, while Furman’s campaign ended at 22-13. The game’s total points surpassed the pregame over/under line. Connecticut was a heavy favorite entering the playoff contest.