STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Defending nationwide champion UConn’s journey to a second consecutive Remaining 4 is having a troublesome time getting off the bottom.
The Huskies have been nonetheless in Connecticut Wednesday evening after the airplane they have been alleged to take to Arizona skilled mechanical points attending to the East Coast, an individual with the college who was alleged to be on the flight advised The Related Press.
The individual spoke on situation of anonymity as a result of they weren’t approved to debate the matter publicly.
The flight was scheduled to go away at about 6 p.m. Japanese time.
The Huskies have been having a tough time discovering a substitute flight due to unhealthy climate on the East Coast and laws involving relaxation for the flight crew, which might not permit the unique crew to go away earlier than 10 a.m. Thursday.
The journey issues have been first reported to Matt Norlander of CBS Sports activities, who was advised of the problem by coach Dan Hurley.
The Huskies are engaged on contingencies, however aren’t anticipated to go away for the Remaining 4 earlier than about 1 a.m. on the earliest, the college official mentioned.
The delays might have an effect on UConn’s media obligations on Thursday afternoon.
No. 1 seed UConn is scheduled to play fourth-seeded Alabama on Saturday evening.
