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Connecticut Downs DePaul 72-61 - Match Report
Connecticut got 16 points from Solo Ball en route to a 72-61 victory over DePaul on Wednesday at XL Center.
Bettors who backed Connecticut were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -13.5.
Tarris Reed Jr. had 16 points for Connecticut and Jaylin Stewart chipped in with 15 points. Alex Karaban had 8 assists for them, while Alex Karaban was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 6 boards.
DePaul got a 18-point performance from Layden Blocker, who was supported by 14 points from CJ Gunn. Conor Enright had 2 assists in a losing cause for DePaul, while Troy D'Amico grabbed 5 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed DePaul were victorious, as the score was 37-30 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Connecticut as they grabbed 31 boards, while DePaul only had 28
Connecticut heads into a battle against Marquette. DePaul, meanwhile, will have their next action against Seton Hall.