Video of Purdue vs Connecticut - 2009 Regional Semifinals
- Final Score: Purdue: 60, Connecticut: 72
- NCAA Tournament Game: 2009 Regional Semifinals
- University of Phoenix Stadium - Glendal, Arizona
Connecticut led the whole way during a 72-60 win over the Boilermakers. UCONN's Hasheem Thabeet, the Big East co-player of the year, posted his 18th double-double of the season, with 15 points and 15 rebounds. This win earned the Huskies a spot in the Elite Eight and a chance to move deeper into the later rounds.
NCAA Tournament Video Highlights
- Stanley Robinson slams it hard off the lob pass from A.J. Price. (Stanley Robinson , UConn)
- Kemba Walker takes it coast to coast, splitting the lane and making the layup. (Kemba Walker, UConn)
- Hasheem Thabeet swats the shot out of the air, his 410th career block. (Hasheem Thabeet, UConn)
- Robbie Hummel buries a three point jumper for Purdue. (Robbie Hummel, Purdue)
- Hasheem Thabeet blocks the shot, forcing the turnover and fastbreak basket. (Hasheem Thabeet, UConn)
- Stanley Robinson catches the outlook pass down court and makes a beautiful dunk. (Stanley Robinson, UConn)
- A.J. Price with the shot fake and stepthrough jump shot. (A.J. Price, UConn)
- JaJuan Johnson goes up strong with no resistance for a definitive two points. (JaJuan Johnson, Purdue)