Governor Ned Lamont is confident that the UConn Huskies will claim victory against the San Diego State Aztecs and because of that, he's placed a friendly wager on the outcome of tonight's game.
Lamont bet a basket of Connecticut-grown beer and wine, and a collection of Munson's Chocolate that the Huskies will win.
California Governor Gavin Newsom bet a "massive" crate of California avocados that San Diego wins. UConn is bringing home its fifth national title with a 76-59 victory over San Diego State.
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“The Huskies remain the most powerful and most energetic basketball team in the nation, and I am confident they have what it takes to bring a fifth NCAA championship trophy back home to Connecticut – the basketball capital of the world,” Lamont said.
The Huskies and Aztecs are facing off tonight in the NCAA men's basketball championship in Houston, Texas.
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“The Aztecs are a formidable team and Governor Newsom is a terrific governor and friend, however I have a feeling that pretty soon a shipment of goods will be traveling from Sacramento to Hartford," Lamont said.
