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Creighton vs Connecticut Final: 85-66 - Recap
Creighton got 20 points from Steven Ashworth en route to a 85-66 victory over Connecticut on Tuesday at CHI Health Center Omaha.
Bettors who backed Creighton were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +2.5 at sportsbooks.
Creighton got 16 points from Trey Alexander and another 15 points from Ryan Kalkbrenner. Baylor Scheierman contributed 6 assists, while Steven Ashworth cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Connecticut got 27 points from Tristen Newton in a losing cause and another 12 points from Donovan Clingan. Tristen Newton contributed 4 assists for them, while Tristen Newton had 12 rebounds.
Creighton led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Connecticut won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 30-26.
Creighton looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the St. John's. Connecticut will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Villanova.