UConn baseball pushed Xavier to the edge at Prasco Park but fell just short of the ultimate prize on Saturday. The Huskies defeated the Musketeers, 6-4, to force a winner-take-all Big East Tournament championship, needing two wins over the undefeated Musketeers to take home the hardware, but fell 7-3 in the do-or-die second game and walked away empty-handed.
UConn will still expect to hear its name called on Monday as participants in the NCAA Tournament, but the end of its reign over the Big East since returning is certainly a disappointment.
Game 1
UConn put itself in position for a shot at the Big East championship in the first half of the twin bill with a 6-4 win.