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Recap - Connecticut Defeats Georgetown University 86-77

R.J. Cole scored 18 points leading Connecticut to a 86-77 victory over Georgetown University at Capital One Arena on Sunday.

Connecticut earned a straight-up victory but suffered an ATS defeat in failing to cover the -11.0-point spread.

Connecticut got 14 points from Isaiah Whaley and another 11 points from Tyler Polley. Andre Jackson contributed 6 assists, while Tyrese Martin cleaned the glass with 14 rebounds.

Georgetown University got a 23-point performance from Dante Harris, who was supported by 16 points from Aminu Mohammed. Kobe Clark had 2 assists in a losing cause for Georgetown University, while Timothy Ighoefe grabbed 6 rebounds.

Connecticut was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

Connecticut won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 32-23.

Connecticut heads into a battle against Creighton. Georgetown University, meanwhile, will have their next action against Seton Hall.