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Maui Invitational - Memphis Tigers vs Connecticut Huskies Wrap - Memphis Wins 99-97
Tyrese Hunter went off for 26 points and added 1 rebounds leading Memphis over Connecticut, 99-97, on Monday at Lahaina Civic Center.
Bettors who backed Memphis were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +8.5 at sportsbooks.
Memphis got 22 points from PJ Haggerty and another 19 points from Colby Rogers. PJ Haggerty contributed 5 assists, while Moussa Cisse cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Connecticut got a 22-point performance from Tarris Reed Jr., who was supported by 19 points from Alex Karaban. Alex Karaban had 6 assists in a losing cause for Connecticut, while Tarris Reed Jr. grabbed 11 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Connecticut were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
Connecticut won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 32-28.
Next game, Memphis takes its act home to face Louisiana Tech looking for another win. For Connecticut, they head home to face Maryland-Eastern Shore.