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Gonzaga Falls 77-71 Against Connecticut - Game Recap

Gonzaga was scorched by Liam McNeeley for 26 points as Connecticut defeated them 77-71 in NCAA action on Saturday.

Connecticut was an underdog by +4.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors.

Connecticut got 12 points from Tarris Reed Jr. and another 10 points from Jaylin Stewart. Hassan Diarra contributed 7 assists, while Liam McNeeley cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.

Gonzaga got 21 points from Khalif Battle in a losing cause and another 16 points from Ryan Nembhard. Ryan Nembhard contributed 7 assists for them, while Braden Huff had 6 rebounds.

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

Connecticut had a 33-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Connecticut looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Xavier. Gonzaga will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Nicholls State.