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Maui Invitational - Connecticut Huskies vs Colorado Buffaloes Recap - Colorado Wins 73-72
Colorado earned a 73-72 victory over Connecticut on Tuesday, getting 16 points from Elijah Malone at Lahaina Civic Center.
Colorado was a +14.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Colorado got 16 points from Julian Hammond III and another 12 points from Andrej Jakimovski. RJ Smith contributed 3 assists, while Andrej Jakimovski cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Connecticut got a 20-point performance from Liam McNeeley, who was supported by 16 points from Solo Ball. Hassan Diarra had 6 assists in a losing cause for Connecticut, while Tarris Reed Jr. grabbed 5 rebounds.
Colorado trailed at halftime, 40-33.
Colorado had a 26-24 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Colorado takes its act home to face Pacific looking for another win. For Connecticut, they head home to face Maryland-Eastern Shore.