PHOTO GALLERY: Best Pictures From Purdue's 75-60 Loss to UConn

Becky Rigel | Apr 9, 2024

Connecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) and Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) reach for the opening tipoff during the first half of the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium. / © Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

GLENDALE, ARIZ. — Purdue had an incredible run, but came up one win short of bringing a national championship back to West Lafayette. On Monday night, the Boilermakers lost 75-60 to UConn, as the Huskies won back-to-back titles.

Zach Edey was dominant for Purdue, scoring 37 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. But the supporting cast didn't do enough for the Boilermakers. Braden Smith chipped in 12 points, but no other player on Purdue's roster had more than five points. It speaks to the stifling defense UConn played throughout the night.

Four of UConn's starters reached double figures on Monday night's win over Purdue. The Huskies were led by Tristen Newton, who scored 20 points. Stephon Castle added 15 points and Donovan Clingan and Cam Spencer each chipped in 11 for UConn.

Here are some of the best photos from Monday night's national championship clash between Purdue and UConn:

Purdue Boilermakers cheerleaders pose for a photo before the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament between the Connecticut Huskies and the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Stadium. / © Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Purdue Boilermakers fans pose for a photo before the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament against the Connecticut Huskies at State Farm Stadium. / © Patrick Breen-Arizona Republic

Purdue Boilermakers fans cheer before the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament between the Connecticut Huskies and the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Stadium. / © Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Purdue Boilermakers fans cheer before the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament between the Connecticut Huskies and the Purdue Boilermakers at State Farm Stadium. / © Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

General view of the first half between the Purdue Boilermakers and the Connecticut Huskies in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium. / © Patrick Breen-Arizona Republic

Connecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) and Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) reach for the opening tipoff during the first half of the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium. / © Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Purdue Boilermakers center Zach Edey (15) shoots over Connecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium. / © Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

Connecticut Huskies center Donovan Clingan (32) blocks Purdue Boilermakers forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) in the first half in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium. / © Patrick Breen-Arizona Republic

Purdue Boilermakers head coach Matt Painter reacts after a play against the Connecticut Huskies during the first half of the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium. / © Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Purdue Boilermakers guard Braden Smith (3) shoots against the Connecticut Huskies in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium. / © Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

Purdue Boilermakers forward Mason Gillis (0) is trapped by Connecticut Huskies defenders in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium. / © Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

Connecticut Huskies guard Hassan Diarra (10) collides with Purdue Boilermakers forward Trey Kaufman-Renn (4) during the first half of the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium. / © Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Purdue Boilermakers guard Fletcher Loyer (2) shoots against Connecticut Huskies forward Alex Karaban (11) in the national championship game of the Final Four of the 2024 NCAA Tournament at State Farm Stadium. / © Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

Purdue Boilermakers guard Lance Jones (55) and Connecticut Huskies guard Cam Spencer (12) dive for a loose ball on the floor in the national championship game. / © Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

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