ncaab Game Recap
Marquette vs Connecticut Final: 82-76 - Recap
Marquette grabbed a 82-76 win over Connecticut on Wednesday, behind a 19-point effort from Oso Ighodaro at Fiserv Forum.
Marquette was a +2.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Olivier-Maxence Prosper had 17 points for Marquette and Kam Jones chipped in with 15 points. Tyler Kolek had 8 assists for them, while Olivier-Maxence Prosper was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
Connecticut got 20 points from Donovan Clingan in a losing cause and another 17 points from Alex Karaban. Andre Jackson Jr. contributed 6 assists for them, while Donovan Clingan had 10 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Connecticut were victorious, as the score was 37-34 at the break.
Connecticut won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 34-21.
Marquette looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Xavier. Connecticut will aim to get back on the winning track vs. St. John's.