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Battle 4 Atlantis - Connecticut Defeats VCU 70-63 - Recap
R.J. Cole scored 26 points for Connecticut on Friday, leading them to a 70-63 victory over VCU at Imperial Arena at Atlantis Resort.
Connecticut did not, however, defeat VCU against the spread, which closed at -8.0 at most sportsbooks.
Connecticut got 16 points from Isaiah Whaley and another 8 points from Jalen Gaffney. Andre Jackson contributed 4 assists, while Andre Jackson cleaned the glass with 14 rebounds.
VCU got 21 points from Jayden Nunn in a losing cause and another 9 points from Vince Williams Jr.. Jalen DeLoach contributed 2 assists for them, while Jayden Nunn had 8 rebounds.
Connecticut trailed at halftime, $HalfScore.
Connecticut had a 47-28 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 Maryland-Eastern Shore. VCU will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Campbell.