ncaab Game Recap
Phil Knight Invitational - Oregon Falls 83-59 to Connecticut - Recap
Connecticut cruised to victory on Thursday, running Oregon out of the gym and running up a 83-59 score at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter.
Connecticut was the ATS victor, as they covered the -3.5-point spread as a favorite.
Tristen Newton had 23 points for Connecticut and Jordan Hawkins chipped in with 18 points. Tristen Newton had 6 assists for them, while Donovan Clingan was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Oregon got a 18-point performance from Kel'el Ware, who was supported by 15 points from N'Faly Dante. N'Faly Dante had 3 assists in a losing cause for Oregon, while Kel'el Ware grabbed 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Connecticut were victorious, as the score was 39-29 at the break.
Connecticut won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-26.
Connecticut looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Oklahoma State. Oregon will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Washington State.