Andrea Hurley criticizes St. John's fans for opposing UConn
Andrea Hurley, wife of UConn coach Dan Hurley, called out St. John's fans for rooting against the Huskies during their Sweet 16 matchup against Michigan State. Speaking on "The Field of 68: After Dark," she described the fans' actions as heartbreaking and "crappy." The comments highlighted the ongoing rivalry between the Big East conference schools.
St. John's had fallen earlier to Duke, which advanced to face UConn in the Elite Eight on March 29, 2026, in Washington. UConn reached the Final Four with a buzzer-beating 3-pointer by Braylon Mullins that sealed victory over the Blue Devils. Andrea Hurley noted speaking with Rick Pitino's wife during the Big East championship about handling rivalries.
Dan Hurley praised his wife earlier in the week for preventing players from storming the court after Mullins' shot, potentially avoiding a technical foul. UConn seeks a third national title in four years.
UConn faces Illinois in the Final Four national semifinal in Indianapolis on April 2, 2026. The winner advances to the championship against the victor of Arizona and Michigan.
