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Connecticut vs Providence Final: 73-61 - Recap
Connecticut got 18 points from Tyrese Martin en route to a 73-61 victory over Providence on Tuesday at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion.
Connecticut was the ATS victor, as they covered the -6.5-point spread as a favorite.
James Bouknight had 18 points for Connecticut and R.J. Cole chipped in with 13 points. R.J. Cole had 5 assists for them, while Josh Carlton was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Providence got a 14-point performance from Alyn Breed, who was supported by 11 points from David Duke. David Duke had 2 assists in a losing cause for Providence, while Nate Watson grabbed 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Connecticut were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
The rebound battle favored Connecticut as they grabbed 37 boards, while Providence only had 26
Connecticut heads into a battle against Villanova. Providence, meanwhile, will have their next action against Xavier.