How many points and rebounds did Tarris Reed Jr. get?

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Hans Steiner · Accepted Answer

Reed’s career highs drive UConn past Furman

Tarris Reed Jr. produced a tournament-defining stat line in UConn’s first-round NCAA Tournament win over Furman. He finished the game with 31 points and 27 rebounds, with both totals described as career highs.

The performance stands out not just for the numbers, but for what they enabled during the contest. UConn’s overall offensive rhythm wasn’t portrayed as consistently smooth, yet Reed’s production ensured the Huskies had a clear scoring and rebounding focal point.

Why that stat line mattered

27 rebounds gave UConn a major possession advantage, limiting Furman’s ability to stay close through second chances.
31 points meant UConn had an immediate response whenever Furman threatened to swing the game.
The combination of scoring and rebounding helped UConn hold together a relatively uneven night and still come out on top.

With Reed’s output, UConn won 82-71, advancing to the next stage of March Madness.

The result underscores how, in single-elimination tournament settings, a single player reaching rare production can compensate for broader team-level issues. Reed’s line was the difference-maker that turned a potentially more difficult matchup into a win that still required focus down the stretch.