"We hold our coaches to high standards of sportsmanlike conduct during game competition, and inappropriate interactions with our officials will not be tolerated. Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman issued this statement regarding the incident, emphasizing the conference's commitment to maintaining professional standards between coaches and officials during competition."
"Hurley argued that UConn's Silas Demary Jr. was fouled by Marquette's Ben Gold while driving to the basket with the Huskies trailing 64-62. Hurley approached John Gaffney and got his chest next to the official's right shoulder while voicing his displeasure over the non-call that he believed should have been made."
"You could screen-shot whatever you want to screen-shot. I don't feel like I made any contact with John. I don't believe I did. Hurley responded to suggestions of physical contact with the official, maintaining his position that no contact occurred despite some replays appearing to suggest otherwise."
UConn's fourth-ranked basketball team lost to Marquette 68-62, with coach Dan Hurley ejected in the final second after receiving two technical fouls. Hurley disputed a non-call on a foul involving UConn's Silas Demary Jr., approaching official John Gaffney to voice his displeasure. The Big East fined Hurley $25,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct, stating coaches must maintain high standards. While Hurley claimed he made no physical contact with Gaffney, some replays suggested otherwise. Big East officials could not confirm contact through their review. The loss prevented UConn from sharing the Big East regular-season title with St. John's.
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