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Connecticut Huskies vs Xavier Musketeers Recap - Connecticut Wins 80-72
Connecticut earned a 80-72 victory over Xavier on Saturday, getting 24 points from R.J. Cole at Cintas Center.
Connecticut was the ATS victor, as they covered the +3.5-point spread as an underdog.
Tyrese Martin had 15 points for Connecticut and Isaiah Whaley chipped in with 12 points. R.J. Cole had 7 assists for them, while Isaiah Whaley was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Xavier got 30 points from Zach Freemantle in a losing cause and another 14 points from Nate Johnson. Paul Scruggs contributed 12 assists for them, while Zach Freemantle had 15 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Connecticut were victorious, as the score was 38-33 at the break.
Connecticut had a 38-33 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Connecticut takes its act home to face Providence looking for another win. For Xavier, they head on the road to face St. John's.