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Connecticut Downs Xavier 94-89 - Match Report
Tarris Reed Jr. scored 20 points and added 2 assists for a double-double, leading Connecticut over Xavier, 94-89, on Wednesday at XL Center.
Connecticut won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -13.0-point spread.
Tarris Reed Jr. had 20 points for Connecticut and Alex Karaban chipped in with 20 points. Hassan Diarra had 11 assists for them, while Tarris Reed Jr. was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 13 boards.
Xavier got 23 points from Ryan Conwell in a losing cause and another 22 points from Dante Maddox Jr.. Dayvion McKnight contributed 3 assists for them, while Dante Maddox Jr. had 4 rebounds.
Connecticut won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 32-21.
Connecticut looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Butler. Xavier will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Marquette.