The Pirates reached the championship game in 1991 and defeated Georgetown, 74-62.
The Huskies have never defeated Georgetown at the Capital Centre, but tonight it looked as if they had a shot.
The Eagles defeated Georgetown and Syracuse in their first two games.
The previous record was held by Villanova, who defeated Georgetown as 9-point underdogs in 1985.
The Friars defeated Georgetown earlier this season in Providence.
Villanova won the national championship by defeating Georgetown, the defending champion.
Syracuse, ranked 60th, defeated Georgetown in their only meeting this season.
Life would defeat Georgetown by a score of 63 to 59.
Connecticut defeated Georgetown, 75-74 to claim its second Big East Tournament championship.
He won his 700th career game on Wednesday, when the Huskies defeated Georgetown, 84-64.