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Connecticut vs Butler Final: 80-78 - Recap
Connecticut got 23 points from Solo Ball en route to a 80-78 victory over Butler on Tuesday at XL Center.
Connecticut won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -13.5-point spread.
Alex Karaban had 19 points for Connecticut and Tarris Reed Jr. chipped in with 14 points. Hassan Diarra had 9 assists for them, while Hassan Diarra was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Butler got a 25-point performance from Jahmyl Telfort, who was supported by 17 points from Finley Bizjack. Landon Moore had 2 assists in a losing cause for Butler, while Andre Screen grabbed 9 rebounds.
Connecticut led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Connecticut had a 36-35 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Connecticut heads into a battle against Xavier. Butler, meanwhile, will have their next action against DePaul.