# POSTGAME: UConn Falls SHORT In National Championship; Alex Karaban & Tarris Reed End College Careers

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Podcast: [Locked On UConn - Daily Podcast on University of Connecticut Huskies Football and Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-uconn-daily-podcast-on-university-of-connecticut-huskies-football-and-basketball-6814811)
Published: 2026-04-07T04:00:00+00:00
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UConn Huskies fall short against Michigan in the National Championship, leaving fans wondering what could have been if shooting woes hadn’t derailed their title hopes. Alex Karaban posts a gritty 17 points and 11 rebounds in his final game, while foul trouble sidelines Silas Demary Jr. and Solo Ball in critical moments. Did officiating swings and missed shots seal UConn’s fate, or did Michigan’s defense truly edge out the Huskies’ effort? Matt Schonvisky dissects Dan Hurley’s strategic game plan, the surprising rebounding edge over Michigan, and the crucial missed opportunities that defined the contest. The episode highlights how turnovers, three-point struggles, and key whistles shaped the game’s outcome, while celebrating the Huskies’ relentless fight and reflecting on legacies left by stars like Karaban and Tarris Reed. Locked On UConn’s postgame breakdown sets the stage for offseason questions—can the Huskies reload and return to national contention next season?

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