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March Madness - Connecticut Downs Iona 87-63 - Match Report

Iona was run off the court by Connecticut on Friday as they blasted them 87-63 at MVP Arena.

Connecticut won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -9.0-point spread as favorites.

Adama Sanogo had 28 points for Connecticut and Jordan Hawkins chipped in with 13 points. Andre Jackson Jr. had 7 assists for them, while Adama Sanogo was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.

Iona got a 15-point performance from Walter Clayton Jr., who was supported by 14 points from Daniss Jenkins. Daniss Jenkins had 5 assists in a losing cause for Iona, while Nelly Junior Joseph grabbed 5 rebounds.

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

Connecticut won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 43-25.