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Connecticut Defeats Marquette 80-62 - Recap

Connecticut got 24 points from James Bouknight as they ran past Marquette 80-62 on Saturday at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion.

Connecticut won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -6.5-point spread as favorites.

Connecticut got 21 points from R.J. Cole and another 9 points from Tyler Polley. Jalen Gaffney contributed 4 assists, while Andre Jackson cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.

Marquette got 18 points from Dawson Garcia in a losing cause and another 14 points from Justin Lewis. Koby McEwen contributed 3 assists for them, while Dawson Garcia had 8 rebounds.

Connecticut led at halftime, $HalfScore.

Connecticut had a 33-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Connecticut looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Seton Hall. Marquette will aim to get back on the winning track at DePaul.