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Connecticut Downs Creighton 70-66 - Match Report
Liam McNeeley scored 38 points and chipped in with 10 rebounds for Connecticut on Tuesday, leading them to a 70-66 victory over Creighton at CHI Health Center Omaha.
Connecticut won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +3.0-point spread as underdogs.
Connecticut got 11 points from Solo Ball and another 10 points from Alex Karaban. Tarris Reed Jr. contributed 3 assists, while Liam McNeeley cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Creighton got 13 points from Steven Ashworth in a losing cause and another 13 points from Ryan Kalkbrenner. Steven Ashworth contributed 7 assists for them, while Ryan Kalkbrenner had 9 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Creighton were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
The rebound battle favored Connecticut as they grabbed 36 boards, while Creighton only had 33
Next game, Connecticut takes its act on the road to face Seton Hall looking for another win. For Creighton, they head on the road to face St. John's.